Hello all, Advice from someone else who has lost everything and had to start over - back up your database and keep a copy on every computer you use. I have a backup copy at work and since we have multiple computers at home, I have a copy on each of them. Every time I make a single change, I create a new backup. It's a terrible thing to lose all that work - but only takes a few minutes at most to make that backup. If you have a CD R/W, use that rewritable disc that comes with the drive for this purpose. I hope you can easily re-create your database. Don (I spent six years as a technician and know this is a common occurrence) Don Silvius Database Administrator The Library Corporation <dsilvius@mail.tlcdelivers.com> <http://www.tlcdelivers.com>