Sorry for the ot! I need to compress some dbf, dbt data ( customer database generated in telemagic) on a pure dos computer and then import to ms access. All this because Sage have bought out Telemagic in the uk and want £200.00(uk) for a year 2k compliant version...with many more features they say! I dont need more features! Or can anyone help with a y2k patch site? Thanks in advance Kev