My 8i system on W2K has just slowed right down, and I am trying to find out= why. There are 3 active sessions running the following BEGIN SYS.DBMS_IJOB.REMOVE (:JOB); END; I haven't noticed them before. ANy idea what they are and whether they shou= ld be there? Regards Craig Healey ***************************************************************************= ************* This message and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the intended recipient(s), and may contain confidential and/or privileged information. Any review, retransmis= sion, dissemination or other use in reliance upon, this information by=20 persons or groups other than the intended recipient(s) is prohibited. Stat= ements and opinions expressed in this message may not represent those of the compa= ny. =20 Any queries regarding this message please notify system.administrator@hhsuk= .com=20 =20 Swept by MIMEsweeper for the presence of computer viruses (www.mimesweeper.= com) ***************************************************************************= *************