Thank you for your response jarich. I tried your suggestion and now neither side would populate the flat file results are returned. However, I do feel more comfortable with the way you rewrote it because it is easier to handle. To truly understand my dilemma, I have included the following link. The HTML file before it is populated: http://www.urhosted.com/mall/searchres.html By doing a search for "sports" at the bottom of the HTML doc, you will see only the %%searcresults%% side is populated with the results from search.idx file. Example: 
    20645    CJ Sports    Sportswear and equipment retailer specialisi
+ng in rugby, hockey, netball and cricket.  Full product details and o
+rdering available online.                Apparel_and_Accessories-Athl
+etic_Clothing    www.cj-sports.co.uk/
        
    20660    Gekko Gear    Selection of winter sports apparel.        
+        Apparel_and_Accessories-Athletic_Clothing    www.gekkogear.co
+m/

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The data in the second file - search2.idx 

    20225    URHosted    Testing.  Testing more.     Apparel_and_Acces
+sories-Athletic_Clothing    www.urhosted.com

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