The router is protecting itself by not allowing you to erase the IOS that it it currently running. Change your config register to 0x2101 and reboot. You will then be in boot mode (running the mini ios from the boot ROM) and will be able to erase the flash. Nathan -----Original Message----- From: Rossetti, Stan [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2000 8:47 AM To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Subject: How do you erase the flash on 2505 router. I have used the "del flash:xxxxxxxx" and erase flash:xxxxxxx" commands, but I keep getting the following error %Error deleting flash:/igs-d-l.103-17.bin (Device is read-only). The files are rw. Thanks, Stan Rossetti Russia Services Group Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Phone: (256) 544-5031 Beeper: 544-1183 pin # 0112 <<...>> **NOTE: New CCNA/CCDA List has been formed. For more information go to http://www.groupstudy.com/list/Associates.html _________________________________ UPDATED Posting Guidelines: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/guide.html FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED] **NOTE: New CCNA/CCDA List has been formed. For more information go to http://www.groupstudy.com/list/Associates.html _________________________________ UPDATED Posting Guidelines: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/guide.html FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
