Re: Cannot rename or delete folders in Windows XP
From: Peter Hutchison (pjhutch_at_pcguru.plus.com)
Date: 03/06/04
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Date: Sat, 06 Mar 2004 15:59:51 +0000
On Sun, 29 Feb 2004 07:21:07 -0800, "Byte"
<anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>First, the rename feature not allowing you the use of it is for your protection.
>In the past many people/novices were renaming files/folders and screwing up
>their systems to no end. The reason you are not allowed to rename files or
>folders is because the file you are trying to rename is in use by one of your
>applications or programs, and that is for your protection. Be thankful, a little
>more "nose to the grandstone" today will protect you tomorrow.
>Happy putering!
To rename or delete folders you must follow these procedures:
1. The contents of the folder must not be used by programs loaded into
memory. Close down any programs in memory esp. media programs such as
Windows Media Player, Peer to Peer software, Quicktime etc. and those
in system tray.
2. You cannot rename or delete folders if the folder window is already
open. Close the window first
3.In some cases, deleting the contents of the folder first before
deleting the folder would work better.
Peter Hutchison
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