Thanks for that info. however I do not have a SQL server CD. I assumed the SQL server was included in the XP disc. What I have done so far...

Forgive my lack of knowlege but is SP2 a complete updated version of XP? I always thought it was an 'add on' to XP.

If it is a complete OS...

Unfortunately I have only one drive. Is it possible to obtain a cd with windows XP plus SP2 loaded on it or download it so i could use it...

Hi Ben,

Yes, sorry, it took a little while to figure out how everything works. I have started a new thread.

Thanks.

Trevor

Many thanks for your response and two methods of solving the problem.

However I am beaten on both counts.

Firstly, despite several attempts of changing back to the original computer name I...

This is probably a very basic question and hopefully very easy to fix once I am advised how to do it! I am getting a message as windows XP...