Cannot Delete Briefcase on Novell NetWare Server

Last reviewed: February 16, 1996
Article ID: Q146439

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

You cannot delete a Briefcase created on a Novell NetWare server. If you try to do so, you receive an access violation error message.

CAUSE

Briefcase folders are created with the Read-Only attribute. Novell NetWare servers do not allow read-only folders to be deleted.

RESOLUTION

Use the right mouse button to click the Briefcase, and then click Properties on the menu that appears. Click the Read-Only check box to clear it, and then click OK. Delete the Briefcase.

KBCategory: kbtool kbenv
KBSubcategory: win95
Additional reference words: 95

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Last reviewed: February 16, 1996
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