when you retrieve data from database assign that datatable to default view and then filter with prarameter you want and then bind it with grid

images are binary type so you can do this by binary format

this problem is for server peformance as your request is taking a lot time to get completed

give your menu datasource property to datatable you are taking from database

you can do this by window service also

hi, to use ajax in visual studio 2005 you need to install ajax toolkit to your system. then you can use ajax tools in your application by adding reference of that dll to your application from GAC. praveen.