Re: Cannot rename new folders

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From: Alias (maskedandanonymous_at_aka.com)
Date: 08/23/04 

Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2004 19:30:23 +0200

"Roz" <Roz@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote

> Every time I create a new folder within my documents, it will not allow me
to
> rename it. Comes up with the following error message:
>
> Cannot rename new folder: it is being used by another person or program.
>
> Close any programs that might be using the file and try again.
>
> This is rubbish, as I'm the only user, its a brand new PC and no other
> windows opened.
>
> Please can somebody help me as this is driving me mad now.
>
> Thanks
>
> Roz

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Alias

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