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Q67517: EXPAND.EXE Error Msg: Can’t Open Output File <filename.ext>

Article: Q67517
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 01-NOV-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows versions 3.0, 3.0a 
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SUMMARY
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When you use the EXPAND.EXE utility that comes with Microsoft Windows version
3.0, you may get the error message

  Can't Open Output File : <filename.ext>

when you attempt to expand a file. This error occurs when you try to replace a
previous copy of a file that has been set with the read-only attribute. By using
the MS-DOS Attrib command, or by going into the File Manager and choosing Change
Attributes from the File menu, you can change the file attributes back to
read/write. You will then be able to expand the file and successfully replace
the original.

MORE INFORMATION
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For more information about using the EXPAND.EXE utility, see the README.TXT file
located in your WINDOWS directory.

This can also occur with the MS-DOS 5 EXPAND.EXE utility.

Additional query words: WIN30 3.00 3.00a 3.0 3.0a dos 5.0

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWin3xSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbWin300 kbWin300a
Version           : WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a

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