That should have been, c:\orant\oradata\redwood\archive
whenever I comment out UTL_FILE_DIR=............
everything back to normal, I have tried this few times so the log is very long. If you could tell me what I'm looking for? there is highwater mark setting to 5, and then 6 that is not part of other listing on the same day. The oracle_sid and home are correct.



Thanks,
mn