Thanks again for replying so promptly.
When installing I use the number starting with 7, but then when I start the program first it will only accept the number starting with 1.
There is only one PC that runs this and only this program so it is an administrator with full privileges.
Thinking that it was XP Pro related we had the computer maintenance people in yesterday and had them re-install XP then install VW. The same problem occurred from a fresh install starting with a totally reformatted hard drive.
If you still want me to edit the registry could you give me more detailled instructions on how to do so myself as we donot want to get the computer people involved a second time as that could become rather costly.
In the workspaces folder is Architect, Landmark, Standard, Architect with Landmark.
hope this all helps.