Thanks for the info mate, i had no idea that the newer HPS patches allowed you to play without a CD in the drive!
As a tester i have installed ACW Campaign Peninsula and used the latest patch and so far, fingers crossed, its behaving itself and it also runs without the need of the CD so all seems fine with that particular title.
Now to start working my way through the PzC titles i have, i just hope that they patch the MC series soon as i'm enjoying the change of setting from WW2 but its a real ass pain playing in a small window.
Thanks again and maybe see you on the field of battle some time.
Have a good weekend.
TTFN Matt