You cannot delete a shared folder that is not empty on a Windows 98 SE-based computer by using Windows Vista

In Windows Vista, you try to delete a subfolder of a shared folder on a computer that is running Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE). However, you cannot remove the subfolder, and you may receive an error message that resembles the following: This problem occurs even if the shared folder is configured for Full Access permissions. Additionally, this problem occurs whether you configure a password, or you do not configure a password.

This problem occurs if the subfolder contains files or folders.

To work around this problem, first open the folder, and then delete the contents of the folder. Then you can delete the folder.

Note If the folder contains a subfolder, you must first delete the contents of the subfolder, and then delete the subfolder.

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Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.