File Manager Error Deleting Directory with Hidden Files (75779)
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This article was previously published under Q75779 SYMPTOMS
When you attempt to delete a directory in Microsoft Windows 3.0 File
Manager, the following error message is displayed:
ERROR DELETING FILE
Cannot remove directory (DIR_name):Access Denied.
CAUSE
The directory contains a hidden file.
RESOLUTION
To view the file(s), do the following:
- From the View menu in File Manager, choose Include.
- Select the Show Hidden/System Files check box.
- Choose the OK button.
The hidden file(s) now appear in the directory. Delete these files, then
you can successfully delete the directory.
| Modification Type: | Minor | Last Reviewed: | 7/7/2005 |
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| Keywords: | KB75779 |
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