Ira, I am wondering if those that are having problems all using cleansweep... > Everything has install fine here no directories were delected or any font files deleted... > I have a printed copy of all events list so if the install doesn't quiet get them right I can manually go in and correct.. > As for stdeve.tps and language.tps; well I have these tucked away in many places on my hard drive and after I use the new ones once then I over write the new files with the old ones and have yet to have any problems.. > As for the backup routine, I use 5 1/4" disks, 3 1/2" disks, and the hard-drive and have yet to get any errors; all the programs ask if I want to overwrite them filename if it is the same and the program proceeds.. > By the way, I have over 216,600 individuals in my database and it takes over eighteen 3 1/2" diskettes to back them up... > One thing for sure I never merge more than two indiduals at a time; even then I am real cautious... > Best of luck---I am having a ball, I Love this program; and like I told you many times keep plugging away "It is the best and with your persistance will get better". > Thanks -- Henry