Mark,

You probably want to make API calls to GetLastError() and InternetGetLastResponseInfo() which may (or may not) have shed additional light on the root error.

>scott i think that your right! i would swear but i'd have to type it and i'm too lazy. the sub section of our site that i am using to test on is for uploading only, i'd never of thought of that! next time you visit irelands fair shores i'll buy you enough guinness to fill a ship.