Tracy

Thanks for that but the article suggests that this was fixed in SP2 and I am running SP4 - maybe as a workaround I should try saving the file to a local folder

Thanks

Colin

>http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=303339
>
>>I am running a VFP6 app which has worked for the last 2 years on a machine running Windows 2000 - the app sends data out to clients via Easy Mail objects software
>>
>>At the start of the run a look at my computer tells me that I have no problem with a connection to the J drive which is a server drive
>>
>>Before sending the email to each client I get the message
>>
>>An error has occurred while reconnecting to J: the local devicename is already in use - this connection has not been restored
>>
>>And the J drive now has a red cross througth it
>>
>>If I click on the nmessage the run will continue
>>
>>Anyone have any ideas?
>>
>>Thanks
>>
>>Colin