Steve,

yes I tried almost everything and Ruud sent my in addition a special"special" file. and about 10 minutes ago the problem has been solved, I now have version 2.05 available.

So far I do not know exactly what finally was the solution, 'cause I started all over from 2.03 and Ruud told me that that special file is case sensitive. For what reason ever on my old W98 SE notebook, which I use for establishing the serial connection, the special file stars with a capitol S (Special).

Question: Do I need to switch the computer OFF to activate another program version. For instance if I start with Ruffian a game, the chosse new game and select anothe engine, the computer is not answering. Its only loading the new engine once its switched off one time...

anyway happy regards
Stefan