If that is the case it will save me hunting around..will check monday with this guy..but I think you are right Jason, If not I will tell you the outcome.

Cheers...

I have been told there was a earlier version called "SQL Express 2008 Edition" but Microsoft ceased realesing it. I did read somewhere that it was superceded to SQL SEVER...

Thanks but this is the sever version..I am looking for the specific named "SQL Express 2008 Edition" but thanks anyway for taking an intrest!

cistec