Microsoft Delete Tracker Cannot Undelete Zero-Byte Files (106154)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.0
  • Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.2
  • Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.21
  • Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.22
This article was previously published under Q106154

SYMPTOMS

When Undelete Delete Tracking is enabled, you cannot undelete a zero-byte file.

WORKAROUND

You may be able to undelete the file by using the Undelete /DOS command as follows:
  1. Change to the directory that contains the deleted file.
  2. At the MS-DOS command prompt, type the following command and press ENTER:

    undelete *.* /dos

If one of your applications (such as Lotus 1-2-3) uses a zero-byte file and you cannot undelete it, contact your software vendor for assistance in replacing the file.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in MS-DOS Undelete versions 6.0, 6.2, and 6.21. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/26/1999
Keywords:KB106154
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