Hi, sorry I'm such a novice at this. I used Bit Torrent to download KNOPPIX_V5.1.1CD-2007-01-04-EN. I loaded all 8 files onto a CD, made sure it was not in a bootable format, using NERO. I did a checksum of the MD5 on both the downloaded files that I had on the hard drive, and also of the copy burned onto the CD -- 100%, Zero Errors. When I turn on the computer, it keeps going automatically to XP Pro. I tried changing the boot priority in the BIOS so it checked the CD ROM first, but it still ends up booting on XP PRO. I don't see anything different during the boot process. Is there something else I'm missing? Do I need some kind of directory structure on the CD? I just have 8 files on the root directory of the CD. Also, I ask for your patience if you point me to cheat codes, etc. I don't know anything about that stuff, yet. THank you!!