Kurt: Remove the flash card, do a Reset with 2 plus b. Then, insert the card again, followed immediately by the reformat command. If you still can't reformat, try going into the Command prompt under Windows by going to the Accessories option in the Programs menu and selecting Command Then, try typing in the command chkdsk followed by the letter of your Book Port. So, for example, if your Book Port appears as the f drive, you'd type in: chkdsk f: It'll let you know if the card is bad, or if it can fix the problem. When you're finnished, type in the word "exit" to return to normal. Pamela Rader, TECHNICAL SUPPORT American Printing House For The Blind 1839 Frankfort Ave. Louisville, KY 40206 PHONE: 1-800-223-1839, Ext. 307 >>> blsmass@xxxxxxxx 08/10/07 05:57PM >>> What do I do about this, freeing a locked buffer. I can't even format the card? Suggestions? When was that new bookport coming out again? Kurt