1 - after a short time ( less 1 minute ) network shares appear broken in w2k explorer ( red cross on the link). 2- I can browse these offline network drives and directories. But when i want to open a Word document, WORD sends a message : this file is already in use by JCB ( myself) would you want to create a copy ( translation from french ) If I click on OK the copy fails - if I cancel, I can work on the original document . I'm the only user on the share for this test. Has anyone else had this problem? JC Beylot _________________________________________________________________ Discutez en ligne avec vos amis, essayez MSN Messenger : http://messenger.msn.fr/