Mark, a few random thoughts: ME or XP? How to troubleshoot CD-ROM drive problems in Windows XP <A HREF="http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;314096" target="_blank">http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;314096</A> List of CD drive troubleshooting articles: <A HREF="http://tinyurl.com/5xdj7" target="_blank">http://tinyurl.com/5xdj7</A> Some viruses can disable floppy drives, Michaelangelo for one. Mobo issue maybe? Faulty hardware? I'd consider transferring all over to CD and dump the floppy anyway. Might see if a pcpitstop scan can help locate the problem: <A HREF="http://www.pcpitstop.com/" target="_blank">http://www.pcpitstop.com/</A>