File Manager Error Deleting Directory with Hidden Files

ID: Q75779

The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows versions 3.0, 3.0a

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to delete a directory in Microsoft Windows 3.0 File Manager, the following error message is displayed:

ERROR DELETING FILE
Cannot remove directory (DIR_name):Access Denied.


CAUSE

The directory contains a hidden file.


RESOLUTION

To view the file(s), do the following:

  1. From the View menu in File Manager, choose Include.


  2. Select the Show Hidden/System Files check box.


  3. Choose the OK button.


The hidden file(s) now appear in the directory. Delete these files, then you can successfully delete the directory.

Additional query words: 3.00 win30 3.00a

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Version : WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a
Platform : WINDOWS
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Last Reviewed: October 21, 1999
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