Learned (or refreshed something forgotten) something new today. Re "Relax first". What about the advise of copying off of the existing files before starting recovery process we used to get in olden days. I take it that applies too. Relax first :) Stress can make things worse. > > Follow the steps in the documentation: > > > http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E11882_01/backup.112/e10642/osadvsce.htm#BRADV90042 > > Cheers <http://tinyurl.com/book-expert-plsql-practices> > > >