Win2k appears to disconnect every 15min by default install. I think this is the solution to the problem. On the Win2K server. Run- mmc /a When the console comes up go to add snap-in look then for windows settings and also local policies then security options Notice the amount of time idle before disconnect default is 15 min. Set this to 0 (thats a zero) Which sets it to not disconnect. then save it. Does this make any difference. Im still waiting to see since I just changed it. Courtney Shoell