I know that David, but my question was WHERE is it coming from. I HAVE to delete it. Like I said: > FTR the file is sbp2port.sys (too long to explain, it's > regarding an SP3 testing issue). It's not a good feature in this case. -Clint God Bless Clint Hamilton, Owner http://www.OrpheusComputing.com http://www.ComputersCustomBuilt.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Grossman" There are certain working files for Windows that are re-created automatically after they are deleted. Since you are dealing with either a DLL or a SYS file, This is actually a good feature. David Grossman > -----Original Message----- > > Something whacked is going on here. I have deleted a file on > my PC from every single location PC 50-60 times and it keeps > coming back. This DOES include the dllcache folder, and yes, > all hidden files are shown and all protected system > files/folders are shown. It's a .sys file. Where in the > heck > is it coming from?? This has never happened to me before > with > any DLL or SYS file, and I've replaced or deleted dozens of > them from the same folders and I had no issue with them. Yet > this one specific file cannot be deleted permanently! WFP > (Windows File Protection) and SFC is disabled! > > FTR the file is sbp2port.sys (too long to explain, it's > regarding an SP3 testing issue). > > If I had to guess I'd say it's coming from some .cab file, > but > searching for "A word or phrase in the file" in order to find > it, takes ages. > Thanks, > -Clint ========================= The list's FAQ's can be seen by sending an email to PCWorks-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with FAQ in the subject line. To unsubscribe, subscribe, set Digest or Vacation to on or off, go to //www.freelists.org/list/pcworks . You can also send an email to PCWorks-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with Unsubscribe in the subject line. Your member list settings can be found at //www.freelists.org/cgi-bin/lsg2.cgi/l=pcworks . Once logged in, you have access to numerous other email options. The list archives are located at //www.freelists.org/archives/pcworks/ . All email posted to the list will be placed there in the event anyone needs to look for previous posts.