thank you man, I'll try the hddriver floppy idea !
actually the best solution is probably to register hddriver and avoid all the hassle. however at 45 euros, it is a little bit too rich for my blood. I like supporting retro software, I am a registered user of whdload, (which was worth every euro I spent on it) but for hddriver I am not so sure. I'm sure uwe made lots of effort making that software, but it would be nicer if he presented it in a price range which is justifiable for a hobby expenditure ...

anyway, btw, I have some spare roms lying around leftovers from my de to uk upgrade. If you like I can burn a uk 3.06 rom for you ! it will take me a while (probably after new year), if you like, just give me your address and I'll send them your way when I make them ready  :)