Thanks to all who responded. I accidentally moved some VERY important files into trash and didn't realize it until I saw the little message box show up with 1890 files being deleted. I immediately stopped the process of emptying the trash [within 3 seconds]. However, the folder I had accidentally moved into trash had 2 of three folders already deleted. I shut down the computer immediately so no files get over-written. Doug promised to post to MUGLO for me so someone could call me to help. After waiting two days with no calls, I called Tee who suggested I take it in to Mac Outpost as he thought no one in MUGLO would have the utilities to recover these. I took it in Friday and won't get it back for 4 business days [am using my daughter's PC]. Mac Outpost charges $100 to try and $200 if they succeed in resurrecting deleted files. Thanks to Doug for trying to help. --- MUGLO information at <http://www.freewebs.com/muglo> Manage list subscription options at <//www.freelists.org/list/muglo>