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Q99007: Undelete for Windows Hangs When Checking Root Directory

Article: Q99007
Product(s): Microsoft Disk Operating System
Version(s): MS-DOS:6.0,6.2,6.21,6.22
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): msdos
Last Modified: 19-NOV-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft MS-DOS operating system versions 6.0, 6.2, 6.21, 6.22 
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SYMPTOMS
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Microsoft Undelete for Windows may appear to stop responding (hang) when
checking the root directory for files that cannot be deleted.

CAUSE
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This problem occurs when Undelete for Windows has difficulty reading a
PCTRACK.DEL file created by an older version of PC Tools by Central Point
Software.

WORKAROUND
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To work around this problem, delete the old PCTRACKR.DEL file. To search for old
PCTRACK.DEL files, do the following:

1. Run Windows File Manager and choose By File Type from the View menu.

2. Select Include Hidden/System Files and then choose OK.

3. From the File menu, choose Search.

4. Search for <drive>:\PCTRACK.DEL, where <drive> is the drive on
  which Undelete for Windows is located.

5. Delete all PCTRACK.DEL files.

Additional query words: 6.22 6.00 WINUNDEL pc tool tools undeletable 6.20

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Keywords          : msdos 
Technology        : kbMSDOSSearch kbMSDOS621 kbMSDOS622 kbMSDOS620 kbMSDOS600
Version           : MS-DOS:6.0,6.2,6.21,6.22

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