We have seen many problems with database restores that result from not starting out with a 'clean slate'. That is, one has a corrupted database on their system and then proceeds to do restore operations to overwrite the old data. Then, either due to a missed restore operation or missing data on the tapes, when the restoration is supposed to have been completed, what you really have is a mixture of old and new files- a corrupted database. So, FWIW, very carefully remove the old database first, then proceed with the restore operation. Also, you can save yourself much time by starting with your most recent PARTIAL and specifying the ";KEEP" option on each of the successive restore operations. John Backus Beechglen Development, Inc. My opinions may not necessarily reflect those of Beechglen Development, Inc.