Hi Toot
Thanks for taking the time to respond to my query about getting the time stamp for a file.
When I try your suggested code I get a compile error message sayinmg "User defined type not defined" at the line

Dim fso As New FileSystemObject

I use VB5 pro on Win NT workstation. Do I need to check a reference in the project -> references list.

Please help !
Many thanks
Locutus