Are you saying that you can't change the attributes to write? If this is so, then you might need to take ownership of the files first. If you right click on at file or folder, select Properties, then Security, and press the Advanced button and select the Owner tab. See if anything there might help you. Good luck - I know that things like this can be very frustrating. Been there myself! Peter Shkabara --------------------------------------------------- [log in to unmask] 760-451-1643 -----Original Message----- Hi Peter I have tried changing the attributes with out success and a as result can not delete any files So onwards to the next step - please! Preston The NOSPIN Group Promotions is now offering our special coffee cups and mouse pads with the PCSOFT logo... at a great price!!! http://freepctech.com/goodies/promotions.shtml