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Using "cvs release -d" does not appear to work correctly when using :local:. Omitting the -d option makes the command succeed. Steps to reproduce, assuming that module "UnitA" is checked out in c:\temp: C:\temp\UnitA>cvs version Concurrent Versions System (CVSNT) 2.5.01 (Travis) Build 2025 (client/server) C:\temp\UnitA>cd .. C:\temp>cvs -d :local:/mytest/repository.test release -d UnitA Are you sure you want to release (and delete) directory `UnitA': y cvs.exe [release aborted]: Failed to obtain lock on /.directory_history,v: FAIL Lock not within repository C:\temp>cvs -d :local:/mytest/repository.test release UnitA Are you sure you want to release directory `UnitA': y [no errors] -Torsten