File Attributes Removed Attempting to Delete Open File (134426)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.5
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.51
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.5
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.51
  • Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server 3.1
This article was previously published under Q134426

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to delete a hidden, system, read-only or multiple attributes file in File Manager and the file is currently open by an application, the following error message appears:

File Manager cannot delete <drive>:\<path>\<file name>: The process cannot access the file because it is being used by another process.


When you choose OK, the file attribute is removed.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/16/2003
Keywords:KB134426
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