If you type "dir *.*" at a command prompt within Windows 95, all the files
in the current folder may be deleted.
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This behavior can occur if the Norton Protected Recycle Bin is activated.
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If more than 10 percent of the drive containing the deleted files is free,
you can recover the files using the Norton Protected Recycle Bin. Please
consult the program's documentation or manufacturer for assistance.
You may also want to contact the program's manufacturer (Symantec) to
inquire about an updated version that prevents this problem.
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If you type the "dir *.*" command at a command prompt in MS-DOS mode or
real mode without the Norton Protected Recycle Bin enabled, you receive
the following message and no files are deleted:
File creation error
The third-party product discussed in this article is manufactured by a
vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or other-
wise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.
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This article was written about products for which Microsoft no longer offers support. Therefore, this article is offered "as is" and will no longer be updated.
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