Leave DXB running, even with it's apparently dead Telnet session. Got to Start>AllPrograms>Accesories>Communications>HyperTerminal
Try the File> New Connection and then try to 'hangup' This may release the modem. You may have to make a 'dummy connection' by entering the telephone number and name of the node you are connecting to via DXBase. ----------------------------------------------------- The more beautiful the woman is who loves you, the easier it is to leave her with no hard feelings. ----------------------------------------------------- Bill H. in Chicagoland

