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Bob, thank you for the response and link. i will check the link and follow instructions, then let you know how it all works out. i hope this solves problem since i am looking forward to working with layers, a new experience for me.

i get 'unhandled error and Paint.net must close' error. i have uninstalled and reinstalled after following all directions about cleaning registry, etc. I would appreciate all help you can offer. thanks so much. Here is crash log: Crash log for Paint.NET v2.6 (Final Release build 2.6.2244.18680) Time of crash: 2/27/2006 7:01:08 AM OS version: 5.1.2600.131072 Service Pack 2 Workstation x86 .NET Framework version: 2.0.50727.42 x86 Processor count: 1 Physical memory: 255 MB Exception details: System.UnauthorizedAccessException: Access to the registry key 'HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Paint.NET' is denied. at Microsoft.Win32.RegistryKey.Win32Error(Int32 errorCode, String str) at Microsoft.Win32.RegistryKey.CreateSubKey(String subkey, RegistryKeyPermissionCheck permissionCheck, RegistrySecurity registrySecurity) at Microsoft.Win32.RegistryKey.CreateSubKey(String subkey) at PaintDotNet.SystemLayer.Settings.CreateSettingsKey(Boolean writable) at PaintDotNet.SystemLayer.Settings.SetObject(String key, Object value) at PaintDotNet.SystemLayer.Settings.SetBoolean(String key, Boolean value) at PaintDotNet.DocumentWorkspace.AlphaBlendingChangedHandler(Object sender, EventArgs e) at PaintDotNet.DocumentEnvironment.OnAlphaBlendingChanged() at PaintDotNet.DocumentEnvironment.PerformAllChanged() at PaintDotNet.DocumentWorkspace..ctor() at PaintDotNet.MainForm.InitializeComponent() at PaintDotNet.MainForm..ctor(String[] args) at PaintDotNet.Startup.Start() at PaintDotNet.Startup.Main(String[] args)