> There's a wonderful piece of Mac software called 'File Buddy' it does > just about anything that can be done to a file. Is there such a thing > for the PC that doesn't involve my having to drop into DOS? 1. Read the other posts about viewing hidden files in Windows. 2. For a robust substitute for Explorer, try PowerDesk: http://www.ontrack.com/ 3. For a batch file re-namer, try freeware Lupas Rename: http://go.to/lupas2000 4. For file synchronization, try shareware FileSync: http://fileware.com 5. For a listing of files in a director(ies), try freeware Directory Lister: http://freeware.prv.pl/ 6. Re those _vti_ files, don't use Front Page. :) HTH. Regards, Bob Haroche O n P o i n t S o l u t i o n s http://www.OnPointSolutions.com