I'm also thinking that there's a code issue on a prior line. The following simple test shows that the ";" or even multiple entries in the split isn't necessary:
 Code:
$ = 'stuff'
$a = Split($, ';')
UBound($a) ' elements.' ?
I'd suggest posting the code if it's been changed in any way and the INI file.

Glenn
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