Well thanks for clearing that up Al.

Nice use of the color RED too.

I'm just guessing here but..... it appears you're suggesting a backup be made before ever...

Here's a link to a 'Database Journal' article written by Muthusamy Anantha Kumar that has several methods shown step by step. You'll have to modify the code a little...

any objections to using this 'no_log' method ??

Backup log databasename with no_log

DBCC shrinkdatabase (databasename)

You are correct about games lagging behind in developing 64 bit drivers. You are also correct about the 'Authorization Process' by MS.

The point of Authorization is to ensure that...

I know the feeling 32 or 64 bit ?? hmmmmmm........ So...

I bought a 64 bit AMD Althon last October. I knew there were very few drivers available....