Ric, Thanks, thanks, thanks!!! I did a clean install on another computer and all is fine. I spent almost a full day chasing over the 'net looking for mcrypt-windows solutions. One was to put in windows/system32 folder; another to use mcrypt.exe. Where did you find php_mcrypt.dll? Thanks again for your prompt help. This is my first request for help and I have been using uniformserver for about 3 years - and never needed help as it works so flawlessly- and it is great! To help support uniform server I just made a contribution via paypal and I urge all satisfied uses to do the same in support of such a great effort. -raptor