thxs mxxcon
1) no i didn't i will uninstall and try again
2)windows xp pro
3)no routers
4)yes i did try the latest beta
5)yes i did try a different buffer size
right i will uninstall mcafee right now and try again (fingers crossed hehe)
thxs mxxcon for your help on this matter
it really is appriecaited
cheers
ady