ok thanks mike i use win Me i have win xp but not professional edition and it says you need professional edition on maya site. i carnt remember what edition it is i have never installed it, ill ask my dad when he gets home. it begins with C i think its not home editon or pro will maya still run on this also is maya learning edition ok to work with to learn on it would be better for me to go on maya because i can only use lightwave after 6 when my bro gets home with his laptop