clicking on the mmc from the control panel gives the error even if you DONT have a usb cable connected. I guess i should have had the better sense to backup my previous settings. There have been numerous ppl who have encountered the "clock forward" problem. I just think it may be better to put off updating till the reports (good and bad) file in. Of course its not a big deal as one can always reflash back to the older image. DaScud