Hi Frank, I came across a similar thing on an AS5300 recently. I had a dig around and eventually found the info on the URL below. I understand there is a bit of a problem with URL's being removed at the moment, so in case it does, a brief summary: There are 3 classes of Cisco flash (A,B and C). Class A - allows delete and squeeze Class B - allows delete(files are marked as deleted), but the flash must be erased (all of it) to get rid of them. This seems a bit daft, as both deleted and non-deleted files are then erased. Basically, the delete command seems a little redundant in Class B. Class C - Dynamic. Delete will remove the file immediately. Unfortunately yours fits into Class B I believe. http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/software/ios120/12cgcr/fun_c /fcprt2/fcifs.htm WTWR Regards, Gaz ""Frank Kim"" wrote in message [EMAIL PROTECTED]">news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]... > Hi folks, > I just did a delete flash:c4500-is-mz.113-11b.bin on my 4500m > router. Here's the output of sh flash: > > gateway#sh flash > > System flash directory: > File Length Name/status > 1 9028608 c4500-jk9s-mz.122-1.bin > 2 4003224 c4500-is-mz.113-11b.bin [deleted] > [13031960 bytes used, 3745256 available, 16777216 total] > 16384K bytes of processor board System flash (Read/Write) > > > > > > Here is what I get when I try to run 'squeeze' to free up the space from > the deleted file: > > > 4500M#squeeze > Translating "squeeze" > > Translating "squeeze" > % Unknown command or computer name, or unable to find computer address > 4500M#sque? > % Unrecognized command > > > My question is, how do i gain my space back without reloading? Thanks for > any advice. > > -Frank Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=6734&t=6734 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]