Bovingdon,
Try this. De-frag before you install FS2K and de-frag after.
It might be a good idea if you scandisk before the de-frag if you haven't done it for some time.
Also, check disc 1. There have been cracked discs from the manufacturer's and MS will replace them.
[This message has been edited by InFinRetirement (edited 11 January 2000).]