Text of Error Message for Deleting a File That Is in Use

Last reviewed: August 21, 1995
Article ID: Q132761

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows 95

SUMMARY

Windows Explorer and File Manager generate slightly different error messages when you attempt to delete or move a file that is in use.

MORE INFORMATION

Windows Explorer generates the following error message:

   Error Deleting File. Cannot delete text: Access is denied. Make
   sure the disk is not full or write protected and that the file is
   not currently in use.

File Manager generates the following error message:

   Error Deleting File. File Manager cannot delete <filename>: Access
   is denied. Make sure the disk is not full or write protected.

KBCategory: kberrmsg kbusage
KBSubcategory: posfest win95
Additional reference words: 95 win file

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Last reviewed: August 21, 1995
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