Gerry I agree that nothing will happen. The op said that the code worked and it was a file search problem. It makes no sense to me either but I don't know everything. Hope you don't spend hours wondering why your DIR involved code won't acknowledge a file's existence even though it does exist and the FSO can proof it. Bin ther don that... grrr. I'm hoping that you will continue to offer your help here. I'm sure if the op ever returns he/she will appreciate your expertise. Dave