>>>Anyone know how to delete hidden file from VFP? The DELETE FILE works for files that do not have the hidden attribute.
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>>Use the Scripting.FileSystemObject to remove the attribute and delete the file.
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>Hi Ed,
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>Just thought I'd point out that there's no need to remove the attribute first.


Sorry - force of habit - first clear the attributes back to normal using the API, then smash with a hammer.