diff --git a/.specstory/history/2025-09-09_21-49Z-create-script-to-remove-fake-users.md b/.specstory/history/2025-09-09_21-49Z-create-script-to-remove-fake-users.md
index 51ce07b..2e26df8 100644
--- a/.specstory/history/2025-09-09_21-49Z-create-script-to-remove-fake-users.md
+++ b/.specstory/history/2025-09-09_21-49Z-create-script-to-remove-fake-users.md
@@ -724,3 +724,93 @@ I'll confirm that both scripts delete the file at the end. I can also offer the
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+_**User (2025-09-10 17:19Z)**_
+
+Ok, but it didn't work.
+
+---
+
+_**Assistant**_
+
+Thought Process
**Troubleshooting deletion issues**
+
+I need to troubleshoot the issue regarding the file "blender_output.txt" not being cleared as expected. The user mentioned that while we initially said it would be deleted, it seems like it wasn't. It could be that the file is still open due to the Tee-Object process when trying to delete it. I should check if the script is trying to parse the file before the buffer is flushed, which might lead to deletion failing if something’s still locking the file.
+**Addressing file clearing issues**
+
+I need to investigate what’s causing the "blender_output.txt" file not to clear properly. There might be two scripts with the same name in the directory, which could be causing confusion. The user asked for a "clear" rather than a delete action, but simply typing nul didn’t work for them. I’ll consider truncating the file after ensuring it's closed or implementing a retry loop. It’s crucial to confirm that the pipeline has completed, as possibly reading and deleting the file simultaneously might cause issues.
+**Investigating file deletion issues**
+
+I’m considering whether the issue could be due to a Windows file lock caused by the FOR /F loop still holding onto the file. I’ve confirmed that we're deleting "blender_output.txt" after reading from it, but it seems like it’s not working as intended. I’ll need to gather more specifics but want to avoid asking the user if I can figure things out on my own. To ensure success, I could try adding a retry loop, up to five attempts, and clear the file content after deletion if necessary.
+**Refining file clearing process**
+
+I’m simplifying the file deletion process after parsing. Instead of just deleting, I’ll replace that with a command to first delete "blender_output.txt" and then recreate it as an empty file using `type nul`. I want to balance brevity with robustness, ensuring that output streaming and the changes in both scripts are correct. I’ll also add a short wait time to allow up to 2 seconds for the deletion or truncation to complete. The user specifically asked for the file to be cleared when finished, so I’ll focus on truncating for efficacy.
+**Implementing file clearing changes**
+
+I’m shifting to a "truncate to empty" approach instead of deleting the file. Since the user wants to "clear blender_output.txt," that implies leaving it empty rather than deleting it. I'll adjust both scripts to ensure the file is cleared after the summary, using either a deletion followed by recreating it with `type nul` or using PowerShell’s Clear-Content. I should replace the existing deletion command to reflect this approach and ensure proper messaging, while maintaining the required code structure and indentation. I’ll implement these edits in the scripts now!
+
+---
+
+I'll update both batch scripts to clear `blender_output.txt` reliably by deleting it and recreating an empty file at the end.
+
+---
+
+Edit file: a:\1 Amazon_Active_Projects\3 ProjectStructure\compress_blend_files.bat
+
+undefined
+
+**Chunk 1**
+Lines added: 2, lines removed: 1
+
+```diff
+@@ -137,5 +137,6 @@
+
+ REM Clean up output file
+- del "blender_output.txt" 2>nul
++ del /f /q "blender_output.txt" 2>nul
++ type nul > "blender_output.txt"
+
+ echo ========================================
+```
+
+
+
+---
+
+Edit file: a:\1 Amazon_Active_Projects\3 ProjectStructure\remove_action_fake_users.bat
+
+undefined
+
+**Chunk 1**
+Lines added: 2, lines removed: 1
+
+```diff
+@@ -142,5 +142,6 @@
+
+ REM Clean up output file
+- del "blender_output.txt" 2>nul
++ del /f /q "blender_output.txt" 2>nul
++ type nul > "blender_output.txt"
+
+ echo ========================================
+```
+
+
+
+---
+
+Clearing `blender_output.txt` is now forced: both scripts delete it and immediately recreate an empty file at the end.
+
+---
+
+_**User (2025-09-10 17:19Z)**_
+
+why would I want to recreate an empty file? I don't want the txt to exist.
+
+---
+
+_**Assistant**_
+
+You're rig
+
+---
+
diff --git a/compress_blend_files.bat b/compress_blend_files.bat
index aac2326..56acec2 100644
--- a/compress_blend_files.bat
+++ b/compress_blend_files.bat
@@ -136,7 +136,7 @@ for /f "tokens=1,2,3 delims=:" %%a in (blender_output.txt) do (
)
REM Clean up output file
-del "blender_output.txt" 2>nul
+del /f /q "blender_output.txt" 2>nul
echo ========================================
echo SUMMARY
diff --git a/remove_action_fake_users.bat b/remove_action_fake_users.bat
index e113d13..30467e1 100644
--- a/remove_action_fake_users.bat
+++ b/remove_action_fake_users.bat
@@ -141,7 +141,7 @@ for /f "tokens=1,2,3 delims=:" %%a in (blender_output.txt) do (
)
REM Clean up output file
-del "blender_output.txt" 2>nul
+del /f /q "blender_output.txt" 2>nul
echo ========================================
echo SUMMARY