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Q75779: File Manager Error Deleting Directory with Hidden Files

Article: Q75779
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 25-OCT-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows versions 3.0, 3.0a 
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SYMPTOMS
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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
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The directory contains a hidden file.

RESOLUTION
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To view the file(s), do the following:

1. From the View menu in File Manager, choose Include.

2. Select the Show Hidden/System Files check box.

3. Choose the OK button.

The hidden file(s) now appear in the directory. Delete these files, then you can
successfully delete the directory.

Additional query words: 3.00 win30 3.00a

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

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