Hi List Thank to Emilio Casbas I was able to get this far. acl msnmessenger1 req_mime_type ^application/x-msn-messenger$ acl msnmessenger rep_mime_type ^application/x-msn-messenger$ #acl restrict time MTWHF 18:00-08:00 acl restrict time MTWHF 11:00-13:00 http_access allow msnmessenger msnmessenger1 restrict I have MSN operating, but squid has not blocked it operating past 13:00. If anyone has a solution it would greatfully be appreciated. Kind Regards Brent Clark