>So I have tried to avoid the run command because of SO many hours on the phone across the globe literaly because the (L)user deleted the format command because they did not use it very often and wanted to conserve space.

>Joe Johnston.

aw yes, the half-knowing user! they can be a real pain
can they not? i have been know to make a copy of certain
dos commands in my fox application directory to prevent
just such occurances! also, THIS IS NOT COVERED UNDER YOUR
SERVICE AGREEMENT$$$$$$$$ (that gets the message accross
in no uncertain terms).