[cgagan]

Back home and back in business! I followed the sequence as you suggested, patched up to 4.08m, then loaded UI I.I, then UI I.I. patch, then my missions, paintschemes, samples, mods etc folders and IT WORKS!!!! I tried it twice to be sure; all my favourites are back, so far I can see no problem (the QMB plus did not load but I recall I had faced and solved this problem again and there is a relevant thread in the site)
Harnage, I can't express my gratitude! If you ever pass from Thessaloniki, mail me and I'll buy you a beer (beers!!!!)
Cheers