> Simon, If you not define alias to your database when you
> created it the firebird try create in c:\windows\system32 ou
> c:\windows, perhaps the
> W2k3 block this.

Should have been more specific, sorry. FB is restricted to alias, the alias
has already been created and points to the correct location.

Fyi, the same code has been run on many other Win32 variations with no
problems.

Rgds

Si Carter
TECT Software Ltd
http://www.tectsoft.net/