Wanted to let you guys know that the problem has been fixed. Apparently, the Autostop Database being checked (under the System Data Source Name in ODBC, then Options, then Configure) had everything to do with it. Interestingly, it had to be UNchecked at the problem client site.

Just out of curiousity I checked the client site that DIDN'T have the problem, and it was checked. Go figure.

Novell 4 on the problem client, 5 on the non-problem client.

Of course, now they're BOTH non-problem clients. . . :)

Thanks for your help, and I've printed & saved that code you sent on, Paul--looks like it could come in handy.

Joy Ruhe