DW> Ok using _dos_findfirst() I can get all the info on a file that I
DW>  need, however, the attrib returns usually 32 for archive  or 
DW> 19 for a hidden read only, I,m sure I can write something to easily 
DW>  see what bits are set in 19 but I feel it will not be the best way to
DW> do this, If someone could provide a small example of how
DW> to do this or even demonstrate the best way I would again 
DW> be appreciative

Bit testing is common in C to solve this sort of problem.

e.g. 
#define ATTRIB_HIDDEN 0x0200
if (attrib & ATTRIB_HIDDEN) { printf("hidden file!\n"); }

BFN.  Paul.
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