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thanks a lot frinik, I will try installing to my d:\ drive and see if that helps, I tried a re installation even going as far as uninstalling, checking to make sure the entire directory was gone - rebooting and then doing a fresh install - the problem persisted ...?

I will try doing an install to d:\

I'll post my results in case anyone else has this issue

My last question is weather or not you can use the updated mission 6 with the Christmas release?
I assume so... but thought I'd ask