This is not strictly true. The *.* will include/exclude all files **with a file extension**.
You should use * to exclude all files, whether they have an extention or not. I would use; Exclude "*" Include "c:\backup\...\*" 'MCLASS' All the best Tony Morgan -----Original Message----- From: Niklas Lundstrom [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 23 July 2003 12:30 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Exclude all? Exclude c:\...\*.* Include c:\backup\...\*.* -----Original Message----- From: Henrik Wahlstedt [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: den 23 juli 2003 12:01 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Exclude all? Hello, What is the correct exclude/include statement if I want to exclude everything files, folders and system objects on a w2k box with 5.1.6.0 client, except for C:\Backup\*. //Henrik ------------------------------------------------------------------- The information contained in this message may be CONFIDENTIAL and is intended for the addressee only. Any unauthorised use, dissemination of the information or copying of this message is prohibited. If you are not the addressee, please notify the sender immediately by return e-mail and delete this message. Thank you. ============================================================ This e-mail and any files transmitted with it, are confidential and intended solely for the use of the addressee. The content of this e-mail may have been changed without the consent of the originator. The information supplied must be viewed in this context. If you have received this e-mail in error please notify our Helpdesk by telephone on +44 (0) 20-7444-8444. Any use, dissemination, forwarding, printing, or copying of this e-mail or its attachments is strictly prohibited.