WordBasic Kill Statement Deletes All Files in Folder (139789)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word for Windows 95
  • Microsoft Word for Windows 95 7.0a
This article was previously published under Q139789

SYMPTOMS

The WordBasic Kill statement ignores the file extension and deletes ALL files in the specified folder.

For example, the following statement will also delete files with extensions of .doc, .exe, .dot, and so on in the specified folder:

Kill <drive>\<path>\*.txt

CAUSE

The "Hide MS-DOS file extensions for file types that are registered" option in Windows Explorer is selected.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Word for Windows 95, version 7.0. This problem was corrected in Word 97.

RESOLUTION

Clear this option with the following steps:
  1. Start Windows Explorer.
  2. On the View menu, click Options.
  3. Clear the "Hide MS-DOS file extensions for file types that are registered" check box.
  4. Click OK.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:8/17/2005
Keywords:KB139789
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