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

ID: Q132761

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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.

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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.

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