hi darren et all, :http://www.fuckmicrosoft.com/content/ms-hidden-files.shtml this is scary - do you per chance - know if there is a XP and IE6 related link/url to the *how* to get rid of these files? I can't help but think - that we have these *Updates* warning to keep our puter huh... up to date... if it's not a way ms is downloading these files to their own server for further analysis... carole + communication design + http://soulmedia.com ++ feed your eyes! ++ http://netdiver.net