Article: Q132650
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 95 98
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): kberrmsg kbui win95 win98
Last Modified: 17-DEC-2000
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows 95
- Microsoft Windows 98
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SYMPTOMS
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When you try to delete a folder, you may receive one of the following error
message:
Cannot remove folder <folder name>: Access is denied. Make sure the
disk is not full or write protected and that the file is not currently in
use.
Cannot delete *.*. Cannot find the specified file. Make sure you specify the
correct path and filename.
CAUSE
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The directory structure for the folder you want to remove is longer than the
maximum allowable length.
RESOLUTION
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You may be able to delete the folder using one of the following methods:
- Rename some of the parent folders that are closer to the root directory with
shorter names, then try to delete the folder.
- Run ScanDisk, then try to delete the folder.
MORE INFORMATION
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You may also receive the following message when you rename a folder:
This operation may affect some registered applications.
This message occurs for the same reason as the message you receive when you try
to delete a folder. You can ignore this message and continue.
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Keywords : kberrmsg kbui win95 win98
Technology : kbWin95search kbWin98search kbZNotKeyword3 kbWin98
Version : 95 98
Issue type : kbprb
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