Try creating a new folder called ".E012001X0" via Windows Explorer. I get an error that says "You must type a file name." I don't think Windows likes folder names that begin with a dot.

However, "mkdir d:\.E012001X0" works in the VFP command window.

>Hi,
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>I have a situation where I need to use the getdir() function (using VFP6.0) to locate folders in a predetermined share name. The problem is that some of these folders begin with a "." (i.e. .E012001X0). When I use the getdir() function, all the folders are displayed except those that start with the ".". Any ideas?