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Brian, OK here is my last chance idea. I've done this before with files that won't delete and it's worked for me. Open a shell window and try this: You didn't mention the drive number or directory so I'll use the following as my example: File to delete will be in MYDIR in drive DH0: its name is BadFile.txt. DH0: 1> dir dh0: opt i dh0: 1> c (dir) [RETURN] dh0: 1> libs (dir) [RETURN] dh0: 1> MYDIR (dir) e ; this will cause DIR to enter directory MYDIR dh0: 1> Firstfile.txt [Press RETURN] dh0: 1> SecondFile.txt [Press RETURN] dh0: 1> BadFile.txt [type DEL] ; Hopefully this will delete it. The above is an example of using the interactive mode of DIR. Dir opt I means perform a directory call but interactively wi. E = enter directory DEL = delete [RETURN] means press the return key So when you begin the command string you can CD to the specific area first or or you can start from the beginning of the root directory of the drive. After each press of the RETURN key you'll be given a chance to interact with the result You can bypass the directory or file by pressing [RETURN] or enter a directory by typing an E and then [RETURN], there are other interactive commands like backing up and quit. Hope this works, more questions, just ask, If I can help I'll try, One other thought, is it possible that you have a space somewhere in the name of this file? Perhaps a leading space or maybe one at the end? If there is it would be hard to notice in the shell, but try using a DirUTIL to delete it or rename it. Just a last thought. Chris