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Q149720: Files May Be Deleted with Norton Protected Recycle Bin Enabled

Article: Q149720
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 95
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kb3rdparty diskmem win95 kbDiskMemory
Last Modified: 28-JUL-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
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SYMPTOMS
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If you type "dir *.*" at a command prompt within Windows 95, all the files in
the current folder may be deleted.

CAUSE
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This behavior can occur if the Norton Protected Recycle Bin is activated.

RESOLUTION
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If more than 10 percent of the drive containing the deleted files is free, you
can recover the files using the Norton Protected Recycle Bin. Please consult the
program's documentation or manufacturer for assistance.

You may also want to contact the program's manufacturer (Symantec) to inquire
about an updated version that prevents this problem.

MORE INFORMATION
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If you type the "dir *.*" command at a command prompt in MS-DOS mode or real
mode without the Norton Protected Recycle Bin enabled, you receive the following
message and no files are deleted:

  File creation error

The third-party product discussed in this article is manufactured by a vendor
independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or other- wise, regarding
this product's performance or reliability.

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Keywords          : kb3rdparty diskmem win95 kbDiskMemory 
Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
Version           : 95

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