File Attributes Removed Attempting to Delete Open File
Article ID: 134426
Article Last Modified on 11/1/2006
APPLIES TO
- Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server 3.1
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.5
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.51
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.1
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.5
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.51
- Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server 3.1
This article was previously published under Q134426
SYMPTOMS
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
Keywords: KB134426