It is wise to also every once in a while to burn your database (filename.ftw) to a CD for safe keeping so you always have an updated version to reload on your computer in case . . . . . x/x/x/x/x/x/x/x/x/x/x/x/x/x/x/x/x/x/x/x/x/x Excellent advice, Andy. I back up my FTM files a minimum of weekly onto a CD. Haven't had to use it yet, (knock on wood), but you can't be too careful, especially where several years of work are involved. Bill Brown