This is frustrating, but that didn't work either Boondoc. I wonder if I am running the correct application. Many people refer to it as the database tuner, but I don't see anything labeled database tuner. Instead, under AC utilities, I see "optimize database," which is what I am running. I did have everyone log off and I did restart the main computer (we don't have a server per se). So, if anyone could tell me what i am doing wrong I would be most appreciative!