Microsoft KB Archive/68345

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File Manager Deletes a Read-Only File

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Q68345

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows versions 3.0, 3.0a

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SUMMARY
If you try to delete a file marked read-only from File Manager, the following warning message will be display:

Delete write-protected or hidden file...

File Manager does allow you to delete the file if you choose to do so. There is no way to prevent a read-only file from being deleted within the File Manager.

MS-DOS, however, displays an access denied message and does not allow you to delete the file.

MORE INFORMATION
A possible option to prevent a read-only file from being deleted from File Manager is to set its file attributes to Hidden, and do not include it as a viewed document. Use the following steps to change a file's attributes to Hidden from File Manager:


 * 1) From File Manager, select the file you want to hide.
 * 2) From the File menu, select Change Attributes.
 * 3) Put a check mark in the Read-Only box and in the Hidden box and select OK.
 * 4) From the View menu, choose Include.
 * 5) Clear the Show Hidden/System Files box and choose OK.

File Manager stills allow you to delete a read-only file; however, by marking a file as Hidden, it is less likely to be deleted.

Additional query words: readonly read only 3.00 win30 3.00a

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Technology : kbWin3xSearch kbWin300 kbWin300a