Moving a File Into or Out of a Web Folder Does Not Remove the Source File (220919)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 for Windows 98
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 for Windows NT 4.0
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 for Windows 95
This article was previously published under Q220919

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to move a file into or out of a Web folder, the file may not be removed from its original location.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if you attempt to move the file using one of the following methods:
  • You drag the file using the right mouse button and click Move Here on the context menu.
  • You cut and paste the file from the Web folder to its new location.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, delete the original file after copying it to its new location.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/17/2003
Keywords:kbenv kbprb KB220919
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