Ok I have a particular liking to .htaccess files for setting users, permissions, auth names, etc. but my .htaccess file is visible to Windows XP clients when they connect to my webdav folder. Suggestions? Bryan O'Neal Cornerstone Homes & Development, Inc. 4220 E. McDowell Rd Ste. #108 Mesa, AZ 85215 (480) 505-1900