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.
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The directory structure for the folder you want to remove is longer than
the maximum allowable length.
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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.
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| • | Run ScanDisk, then try to delete the folder.
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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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