Aborted File Transfer Deletes File on Remote Computer

ID: Q131581

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

When you are copying a file over the network to a directory containing a file with the same name, if the file transfer process is canceled or fails, the file being replaced is deleted.

This behavior also occurs when you are using Dial-Up Networking.

CAUSE

During the file transfer process, the destination file (the file that is to be replaced) is deleted after you confirm that you want to replace a file. If the file transfer process is canceled or fails, the deleted destination file cannot be restored. The file is not moved to the Recycle Bin and cannot be recovered.

RESOLUTION

If the file transfer process is canceled or fails, repeat the transfer.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

MORE INFORMATION

The Recycle Bin tracks only files deleted locally using Windows Explorer, My Computer, or a Windows 95-compatible shell program.

A file that is deleted as part of a file transfer process between two computers is not moved to the Recycle Bin.

Keywords : win95 wpp95
Version : 95
Platform : WINDOWS
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