We have two NT servers arranged as PDC and BDC and constantly get errors regarding the election for a master browser. Server3 (the BDC) keeps receiving the error that it cannot contact Server2 (the PDC) to complete the election process. This seems to be creating excess traffic and when the BDC is connected to the network all network traffic is slowed to a crawl and we are not able to access the internet (DSL) through the PDC. In running network monitor there is no other traffic on the BDC. We have done the registry edit to disable the BDC trying to become a master but it still causes problems. Has anyone experienced this? Thanks for any help. Shawn M. Shea [log in to unmask] Microsoft Certified Professional [log in to unmask] Curious about the people moderating your messages? Visit our staff web site: http://nospin.com/pc/staff.html