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H/PC Hangs after Receiving "Error Deleting File" Message

Article ID: 166835

Article Last Modified on 2/11/2004


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This article was previously published under Q166835

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to delete a file that is open or marked with the Read- Only attribute, you receive the following error message:
Error Deleting File. Cannot delete '<filename>': Access is denied. Make sure that the disk is not full or write-protected and that the file is not currently in use.
If you continue to use your Handheld PC (H/PC) without closing the error message, you may experience one or more of the following problems:
  • The screen is not refreshed properly.
  • Your H/PC stops responding.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, press the Reset button on your H/PC, and then press the On button.

NOTE: Any unsaved information will be lost.

STATUS

Microsoft is researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

Additional query words: hand held 1.00

Keywords: kberrmsg KB166835