Just a suggestion: Post where it counts. I almost whizzed right by this one. In article <1994Nov1.182623.32851@miavx1>, [log in to unmask] (Beretta) wrote: :Does any body know how to delete the system made extract directory? It has a :system lock on it and it's an real downer to see it every time I <dir>. :....... (short post aye?) : If my failing memory is working correctly, you have to first give yourself permission to delete it: 1. Make sure there are no files in the directory. 2. Go back to the root directory and SET PROTECTION/OWNER=D NEWS-EXTRACT.DIR 3. Delete it: DEL NEWS-EXTRACT.DIR; Just keep in mind, mine was recreated once even though I never extract articles into it, so I gave up. I mean, it would probably make more sense if the file names didn't wind up being 20 characters long. John ---- Mome Raths BBS, Oxford, OH, (513)523-7887 OS/2, DOS, Windows, 28.8 modem, Pix: Star Trek, Dr. Who, Adult Online OS/2 CDROM