k3n

if you have formatted your c: drive, the situation u describe is impossible. Actually it's not impossible, just improbable. Using ActiveX (IE only unless you get an extension for it in Firefox) you can get full access to the HD, registry, pretty much anything. Here, test this out. I'm pretty sure Flash (what Pandora runs on) has the ability to do so as well, regardless of browser (possibly with the help of a Flash plugin like this one). However, I'm not a Flash coder so I can't comment on the specifics, but I do know I have extensions already that create files & folders on my HD, so the filesystem access is already in place. Also keep in mind what happens when you visit Windows update, online virus scanners, etc. They basically have full access to your filesystem (although you usually have to grant it). Oh, and spyware.. lol. The main thing is that if a company got caught tracking users by unique ID's such as HD serial numbers, CPU ID's, etc. it'd be a PR nightmare, and they have no compelling reason to risk it so they don't. But yes, I think the OP was just.. confused? about the situation. I don't think Pandora would employ any of these tactics. Checkout: http://www.macromedia.com/support/document..._manager06.html The Flash thing you see there is YOUR settings, not just an example image. Funny how you have to go to Macromedia.com to change the settings, no?