Thank you for such a quick response:)

I used pack within the code but i get an error that the table must be opened exclusively. This is a multi-user system and many users will be using it. I don't believe I will be able to open the table exclusively since it is a main table that is used in several places - or can I? Are there any options left? Do you know why VFP doesn't ignore the deleted files and why this command has no affect?

Thanks again...
Jennifer from CA