Beavis, i don't think the "Trial" "Free" version is the full version of the program. I downloaded the Acronis software. Had my hard drive cloned, and up and running CD+G's in about an hour. I have no idea what happen during the secondcopy backup. But my KMA's were not there, now they are...humm..go figure. Thanks for your helpful input. George
Incidently, i'm going to make yet another back up hard drive, i want two besides my master. And i will again, try the "Second Copy" software and see what results i get. we know the "Acronis" will work ok.