Article: Q68345
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s):
Last Modified: 06-NOV-1999
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows versions 3.0, 3.0a
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SUMMARY
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If you try to delete a file marked read-only from File Manager, the following
warning message will be display:
Delete write-protected or hidden file...
File Manager does allow you to delete the file if you choose to do so. There is
no way to prevent a read-only file from being deleted within the File Manager.
MS-DOS, however, displays an access denied message and does not allow you to
delete the file.
MORE INFORMATION
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A possible option to prevent a read-only file from being deleted from File
Manager is to set its file attributes to Hidden, and do not include it as a
viewed document. Use the following steps to change a file's attributes to Hidden
from File Manager:
1. From File Manager, select the file you want to hide.
2. From the File menu, select Change Attributes.
3. Put a check mark in the Read-Only box and in the Hidden box and select OK.
4. From the View menu, choose Include.
5. Clear the Show Hidden/System Files box and choose OK.
File Manager stills allow you to delete a read-only file; however, by marking a
file as Hidden, it is less likely to be deleted.
Additional query words: readonly read only 3.00 win30 3.00a
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Keywords :
Technology : kbWin3xSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbWin300 kbWin300a
Version : WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a
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