Hello, I am hoping you can help me resolve a matter I have been discussing with others here. We have been discussing the process of how files are deleted and then restored under Win/2k verses Internet Explorer. It is my position: Win/2k 1. A document or file is delete either on purpose or by accident. It is then placed in the recycle bin. 2. If the recycle bin is cleared - the file to the "average" person is permanently deleted. 3. External tools to Win/2k (i.e. restore2000) can then be used to "restore" the deleted document. Win/2k natively does not have a tool to restore a document or file once the recycle bin has been cleared. Internet Explorer 1. IE keeps track of usage via history and if you will cookies. Also, any file downloaded is placed in the temporary internet file. 2. You can clear history, cookies and the temporary internet files. Once cleared, there isn't anyway to track usage under IE. Network files 1. Network files are permanently deleted. If they need to be restored, you should go to the backup tapes. I would appreciate feedback on my position and additional clarification from all of you out there. I want to make sure I understand the whole process. Thanks