you know what's weird? the log file is showing the response for just the first case section in each of the writeline sections. in other words, if you are or are not using offline files, it says you are. if you are or are not using C:\Documents and Settings\etc., it says you are not. seems as if the logic is a little off. does this need to run with the other script you sent from before or they can operate as two independant scripts? thanks!