>You didn't say the version of SQL Server but for 7 look up DBCC SHRINKFILE.
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>The trick is that the active virtual log has to be towards the front. You can use DBCC LOGINFO to view the virtual logs. Look for a two in the status column. That will be the active virtual log.
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>-Mike

yep - it's 7 - thanks Mike - it'll be a day or two before I can look at it again, but I'll give it a try.

Thanks,