File Attributes Removed Attempting to Delete Open File

ID: Q134426

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows NT operating system version 3.1
Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server version 3.1
Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 3.5, 3.51
Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.5, 3.51

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When you attempt to delete a hidden, system, read-only or multiple attributes file in File Manager and the file is currently open by an application, the following error message appears:

File Manager cannot delete <drive>:\<path>\<file name>: The process cannot access the file because it is being used by another process.

When you choose OK, the file attribute is removed.

Additional query words: prodnt 3.10 3.50 3.51 winfile disappear

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