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Brian… I didn't mention the program because I didn't want to start a flame thread when I can't be positive it was that program that did the damage. If noone can however come up with a hardware cause or fix I will name the program so that others who might have it can give me some feedback on their experience. I did try removing all of the ENVARC: files and replaced all of the monitor devices. It didn't correct the problem. Since the dark grey column appears on the first screen at bootup I am almost convinced it has to be a hardware problem – though I will certainly try any other solutions suggested. By first screen at bootup, above, I mean the light grey screen that comes up on the monitor when I turn on the computer. I have been told that the early production A1200s have a hardware problem that causes a "rolling flicker" in the crt output. I don't know but mayby this program did something that sent the faulty hardware over the edge. Have you heard anything about a hardware problem with early A1200's and if so what the solution is? The computer is useless to me as it is since I can't get a full screen of any program on the monitor at this time. Thanks for your interest in helping me with this problem and if you think I should name the program I will. It is a recent upgrade of an older program that I have used about this time of year for several years. ..Carl