DELTREE Identifies a Directory Name as a Filename (98294)
The information in this article applies to:
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.0
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.2
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.21
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.22
This article was previously published under Q98294
SYMPTOMS
If you use the DELTREE command to delete a directory that has any of
the four MS-DOS file attributes (archive, read-only, system, or
hidden) set, DELTREE incorrectly identifies the directory name as a
filename when asking for confirmation. For example, if you delete the
subdirectory TEST with the following command
DELTREE responds with:
This problem does not affect the result; DELTREE still deletes the
subdirectory as directed.
STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in MS-DOS versions 6.0, 6.2,
and 6.21. We are researching this problem and will post new information
here as it becomes available.
| Modification Type: |
Major |
Last Reviewed: |
11/19/1999 |
| Keywords: |
KB98294 |
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