Thank you all for your valued input on this, I noted when i downloaded the 2009 disc it automatically inported my already compiled data i had aready had put on 2008. Was expecting to having to retype it all out and with the vast tree information I have was dreading that task. By the way I am still running Windows XP and not keen on what I hear of Windows Vista. Once again many thanks. Cheers all Happy Easter to all.