Well, it has a mcAfee, I don't really manage the OS or AV. I have requested the engineering team to add exceptions to the AV... they have yet to reply or do anything... In any case, this server is supposed to adhere to a standard, so disabling services and or AV is not really an option... at least not directly. Approval needs to be given by a dozen people before we can do anything of the sort... but yes, I have made these recommendations already. Thanks Alan Bort Oracle Certified Professional