Microsoft KB Archive/132650

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Cannot Remove Deeply Rooted Folder

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Q132650

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows 95
 * Microsoft Windows 98

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SYMPTOMS
When you try to delete a folder, you may receive one of the following error message:

Cannot remove folder : Access is denied. Make sure the disk is not full or write protected and that the file is not currently in use.

Cannot delete *.*. Cannot find the specified file. Make sure you specify the correct path and filename.

CAUSE
The directory structure for the folder you want to remove is longer than the maximum allowable length.

RESOLUTION
You may be able to delete the folder using one of the following methods:


 * Rename some of the parent folders that are closer to the root directory with shorter names, then try to delete the folder.
 * Run ScanDisk, then try to delete the folder.

MORE INFORMATION
You may also receive the following message when you rename a folder:

  This operation may affect some registered applications. This message occurs for the same reason as the message you receive when you try to delete a folder. You can ignore this message and continue.

Keywords : kberrmsg kbui win95 win98

Issue type : kbprb

Technology : kbWin95search kbWin98search kbWin95 kbWin98