oh well, if thats all it is, its not a problem, especially as I don't plan on using that coding anymore. but it was just curious as to what was causing it. I don't think the account really needs to be a domain admins, but I will check as that particular account is used to autologin after using windows deployment services.

Once again Lonk to the rescue! I still need to get back to you about my database work, but once again I have had to put that on hold!