Glenn and Les

thanks for the help. i think i get it.
1. missing quotes
2. root of C: is looked at like it was variable
escape it out you instruct me; cool!
3. add the @SERROR to find specific error

right?
i will try these and see how it works.
thanks
;D
you guys are awesome
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Robert
A+, CCNA, MCP
Network Admin
Credit Union Wisconsin