Microsoft KB Archive/75779

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File Manager Error Deleting Directory with Hidden Files

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Q75779

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows versions 3.0, 3.0a

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SYMPTOMS
When you attempt to delete a directory in Microsoft Windows 3.0 File Manager, the following error message is displayed:

ERROR DELETING FILE

Cannot remove directory (DIR_name):Access Denied.

CAUSE
The directory contains a hidden file.

RESOLUTION
To view the file(s), do the following:


 * 1) From the View menu in File Manager, choose Include.
 * 2) Select the Show Hidden/System Files check box.
 * 3) Choose the OK button.

The hidden file(s) now appear in the directory. Delete these files, then you can successfully delete the directory.

Additional query words: 3.00 win30 3.00a

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Technology : kbWin3xSearch kbWin300 kbWin300a