Hilmar,

Checked the file attibutes and they are fine. Don't let this be the one that stumps you out of the hundreds! I need to get it fixed! :-)

Renoir

>The truth is, I have no idea. But just in case, check R/O attributes of all files in your DATA folder.
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>Hilmar.
>
>>I'm getting the above error when doing the following form the Command Window:
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>>Open database dbCBC Exclusive
>>Validate Database Recover
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>>I even Set Exclusive On just to be sure, but still get the error. How can this be? Thanks!
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>>Regards, Renoir