Hello Ricky

every database utility that I have every used doesn't actually delete the records it just marks it for deletion you must "pack" the table, it might be called something else

hmm

one other thing might be that this "mysql" might have the indexes built into the table try reindexing

>Stephen,
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>I am using 'mysql' as my database(not foxpro database).
>And I am using foxpro to operate these 'mysql' database.
>In 'mysql' database I can't see deleted record again. but file size don't have any change.
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>Ricky