>You got me on this one, Bruce. I've never seen VFP create BAKs or TBKs unless the structure was modified. Can I assume that they are the same size as the originals?

Ah, I see the light! (arms upraised) < g >. I forgot there are some ALTER TABLEs in the loading app, I'll bet that's it. So I *will* have to do a BAK file check and delete, in that case, I guess...