You can use the DOS FC command by going into the command prompt. type "help fc" to see the syntax of the command. You can probably use > Outfile to direct the output into a text file you can then edit with Notepad or similar text editor. Cheers Chris -----Original Message----- From: programmingblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:programmingblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jeff Bishop Sent: 18 September 2011 05:32 To: programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: finding differences in files Hello, What tools are people using these days for finding differences in files that are accessible? Jeff __________ View the list's information and change your settings at //www.freelists.org/list/programmingblind ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1410 / Virus Database: 1520/3902 - Release Date: 09/17/11 __________ View the list's information and change your settings at //www.freelists.org/list/programmingblind