You need to delete the .lck file, and probably the .net file, but this can be hard because often Delphi retains a phantom connection - so you are probably faced with carrying on as you are, and avoid Program Reset if you can. -----Original Message----- From: Leo Ramakers <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Multiple recipients of list delphi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Wednesday, 24 November 1999 11:56 AM Subject: [DUG]: how do you remove a paradox record lock hi folks While debugging an application I might need to abort the program to do code changes. This periodically results in a paradox record remaining locked (I guess this is defined in the file \Pdoxusrs.net?). I cant delete the lock file while Delphi has it so I am forced to exit and restart Delphi. Can anyone suggest an easier way? regards Leo --------------------------------------------------------------------------- New Zealand Delphi Users group - Delphi List - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website: http://www.delphi.org.nz --------------------------------------------------------------------------- New Zealand Delphi Users group - Delphi List - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website: http://www.delphi.org.nz