FIX: Cannot Rename Directory of a Closed Workspace (180593)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Visual C++ 4.0
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 4.0a
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 4.1
  • Microsoft Visual C++, 32-bit Enterprise Edition 4.2
  • Microsoft Visual C++, 32-bit Enterprise Edition 4.2b
  • Microsoft Visual C++, 32-bit Enterprise Edition 5.0
  • Microsoft Visual C++, 32-bit Professional Edition 4.2
  • Microsoft Visual C++, 32-bit Professional Edition 4.2b
  • Microsoft Visual C++, 32-bit Professional Edition 5.0
This article was previously published under Q180593

SYMPTOMS

While Visual C++ is running, renaming a project's directory fails even though the project has been closed.

CAUSE

The project .ncb file remains open even after the project is closed.

RESOLUTION

Open another project, or close Visual C++ Developer Studio.

If renaming the directory still fails, and Visual C++ previously crashed [general protection (GP) fault], consult Task Manager for a running process named Msdev.exe and end the process.

If renaming still fails, another task may have a file open in that directory or one of its subdirectories. Find and close that task.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a bug in the Microsoft products listed at the beginning of this article. This problem was corrected in Visual C++ version 6.0.

MORE INFORMATION

Steps to Reproduce Behavior

  1. Create a directory named C:\MyTest.
  2. In Visual C++, on the File menu, click New and start a new MFC AppWizard project located in C:\MyTest. Click Finish, then click OK.
  3. On the File menu, click Close Workspace.
  4. Using Windows Explorer, try to rename C:\MyTest.
RESULTS: Windows Explorer reports a sharing violation.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/2/2003
Keywords:kbBug kbfix kbide kbVC600fix KB180593
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