Dave, If you haven't defragged the drive, that would be my first step. Start-Programs-Accessories-Systems Tools, or My Computer-right click the drive icon-properties-tools. Fred Nielson -----Original Message----- Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2001 8:35 AM Subject: [PCSOFT] Windows 2000 slow file delete Deleting a file with Windows 2000 is extremely slow. It takes anywhere from 5 to 40 seconds to delete a file or folder (even an empty folder) using Windows Explorer. Do you want to signoff PCSOFT or just change to Digest mode - visit our web site: http://freepctech.com/pcsoft.shtml