> And if i run IBExpert on the server first the .Net provider in my app
> can't connect - gives error something about - unable to create file?
> So the only whay around this is to shut the guardian down - go to
> service applet - start services and then the .net provider works
> again? But no IB Expert now.
>
> So i am trying to determin if i need the Guardian. Can i do a
> reinstall of firebird and leave the guardian off? Will that help fix
> my problems?
>

What connection strings are you using in each instance?
ALan