"found.000"

Hi,

I have an external USB Hard-Disk (250GB) connected to my computer.

A week ago I decided to do a defragmenting of this disk.

Windows XP needed to check this disk for error, and so I let Windows do it.

After all was done, I was left with a directory named "found.000" and with
files totalling over 10GB in that directory.

When I tried to delete that directory to get back the useless disk space,
I've got the following message:

"Deleting File or Folder

Cannot delete 13H_KIT: Access is denied.
Make sure the disk is not full or write-protected and that the file is not
currently in use."

The disk is far from being full (160GB unwritten) and as I write daily to
that disk it is neither "write-protected".

How can I delete this folder?

TIA

Matiyapak K.

"Access Denied" Error Message When You Try to Delete a File
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=298345

How to take ownership of a file or folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=308421

--
XP - WNP
Today is the first day of the
rest of your life.


"Kanoknuan" wrote:

Hi,

I have an external USB Hard-Disk (250GB) connected to my computer.

A week ago I decided to do a defragmenting of this disk.

Windows XP needed to check this disk for error, and so I let Windows do it.

After all was done, I was left with a directory named "found.000" and with
files totalling over 10GB in that directory.

When I tried to delete that directory to get back the useless disk space,
I've got the following message:

"Deleting File or Folder

Cannot delete 13H_KIT: Access is denied.
Make sure the disk is not full or write-protected and that the file is not
currently in use."

The disk is far from being full (160GB unwritten) and as I write daily to
that disk it is neither "write-protected".

How can I delete this folder?

TIA

Matiyapak K.

In addition to what Byte posted...

Chkdsk saves each repaired file in the root folder as a Filennnn.chk file,
and each repaired folder in the root folder as a Found.nnn folder, where
n is a number.

Must be one messed up drive.

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In ,
Kanoknuan hunted and pecked:
Hi,

I have an external USB Hard-Disk (250GB) connected to my computer.

A week ago I decided to do a defragmenting of this disk.

Windows XP needed to check this disk for error, and so I let Windows do
it.

After all was done, I was left with a directory named "found.000" and with
files totalling over 10GB in that directory.

When I tried to delete that directory to get back the useless disk space,
I've got the following message:

"Deleting File or Folder

Cannot delete 13H_KIT: Access is denied.
Make sure the disk is not full or write-protected and that the file is not
currently in use."

The disk is far from being full (160GB unwritten) and as I write daily to
that disk it is neither "write-protected".

How can I delete this folder?

TIA

Matiyapak K.

"Byte" wrote in message
...
"Access Denied" Error Message When You Try to Delete a File
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=298345

How to take ownership of a file or folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=308421

Byte,

Thanks for your help in this matter.

Although the links you gave about "taking ownership of a file or a folder'
was in the right direction, it was impossible to do that under Windows XP.
Each time I tried to set the attributes to read/write and not nidden under
Windows XP, the folder was set again to read-only by Windows making it
impossible to perform any changes.
I had to open a DOS Command Prompt Window, and reset the folder with
"attrib -r -s -h -a".
Apparently, Windows accepted this and from here I could take ownership and
delete the folder.

A note to the remarks of Wesley Vogel.
This error (lost files) was due to a power failure while copying data from a
CD.
Windows showed a message that the "delayed write" failed and the lost files
were all from that copy..
The external hard-disk is one of the best purchases I have ever made.
It allows me to carry around 250 GB of data and programs like a portable,
but only the size of a pocket book.
Simly connect it to any computer with USB, and it is fully functional.

Regards,

Carlos


"

--
XP - WNP
Today is the first day of the
rest of your life.


"Kanoknuan" wrote:

Hi,

I have an external USB Hard-Disk (250GB) connected to my computer.

A week ago I decided to do a defragmenting of this disk.

Windows XP needed to check this disk for error, and so I let Windows do
it.

After all was done, I was left with a directory named "found.000" and
with
files totalling over 10GB in that directory.

When I tried to delete that directory to get back the useless disk space,
I've got the following message:

"Deleting File or Folder

Cannot delete 13H_KIT: Access is denied.
Make sure the disk is not full or write-protected and that the file is
not
currently in use."

The disk is far from being full (160GB unwritten) and as I write daily to
that disk it is neither "write-protected".

How can I delete this folder?

TIA

Matiyapak K.

Carlos,

Read-only means nothing for folders. Only a file can be Read-only.

The Read-only check box for folders is there for convenience, it allows you
to change the Read-only attribute of all the files contained in that folder.
---

[[Apply the read-only attribute to folder contents

A folder itself cannot be made read-only. Nevertheless, the properties
dialog box for a folder does include a read-only check box. You can use
this check box to set or clear the read-only attribute for all existing
files in the selected folder. This action has no bearing on files that you
create subsequently.

In most cases, when you open the properties dialog box for a folder, the
Read-Only check box will contain a green square. This indicates either a
mixed or undetermined condition. Windows displays this green square because
it would take too long to check the state of the read-only attribute for
every file in the folder. To apply the read-only attribute to the contents
of a folder, click the check box until a check mark appears. To clear the
attribute, click the check box until it is empty. When you leave the dialog
box, Windows asks whether you want to apply your action to subfolders and
files. Be sure you select this option; if you select Apply Changes To This
Folder Only, nothing at all happens.]]
From...
Microsoft Windows XP Inside Out Deluxe, Second Edition
Author Ed Bott, Carl Siechert, Craig Stinson
http://www.microsoft.com/products/in...fafbe&type=ovr

[[Unlike the Read-only attribute for a file, the Read-only attribute for a
folder is typically ignored by Windows, Windows components and accessories,
and other programs.]]

[[The Read-only check box for folders is not available because it does not
apply to the folder. You can use this check box to set the Read-only
attribute for files in the folder.]]

Cannot View or Change the Read-Only or System Attribute of Folders
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326549/

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In ,
Kanoknuan hunted and pecked:
"Byte" wrote in message
...
"Access Denied" Error Message When You Try to Delete a File
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=298345

How to take ownership of a file or folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=308421

Byte,

Thanks for your help in this matter.

Although the links you gave about "taking ownership of a file or a folder'
was in the right direction, it was impossible to do that under Windows XP.
Each time I tried to set the attributes to read/write and not nidden under
Windows XP, the folder was set again to read-only by Windows making it
impossible to perform any changes.
I had to open a DOS Command Prompt Window, and reset the folder with
"attrib -r -s -h -a".
Apparently, Windows accepted this and from here I could take ownership and
delete the folder.

A note to the remarks of Wesley Vogel.
This error (lost files) was due to a power failure while copying data
from a CD.
Windows showed a message that the "delayed write" failed and the lost
files were all from that copy..
The external hard-disk is one of the best purchases I have ever made.
It allows me to carry around 250 GB of data and programs like a portable,
but only the size of a pocket book.
Simly connect it to any computer with USB, and it is fully functional.

Regards,

Carlos


"

--
XP - WNP
Today is the first day of the
rest of your life.


"Kanoknuan" wrote:

Hi,

I have an external USB Hard-Disk (250GB) connected to my computer.

A week ago I decided to do a defragmenting of this disk.

Windows XP needed to check this disk for error, and so I let Windows do
it.

After all was done, I was left with a directory named "found.000" and
with
files totalling over 10GB in that directory.

When I tried to delete that directory to get back the useless disk
space, I've got the following message:

"Deleting File or Folder

Cannot delete 13H_KIT: Access is denied.
Make sure the disk is not full or write-protected and that the file is
not
currently in use."

The disk is far from being full (160GB unwritten) and as I write daily
to that disk it is neither "write-protected".

How can I delete this folder?

TIA

Matiyapak K.

"Wesley Vogel" wrote in message
...
Carlos,

Wesley,

Read-only means nothing for folders. Only a file can be Read-only.
The Read-only check box for folders is there for convenience, it allows
you
to change the Read-only attribute of all the files contained in that
folder.
---

That's completely new for me.
All this years, I was convinced that a folder could be read-only.
Guess one is never too old to learn.
Thanks.

[[Apply the read-only attribute to folder contents

A folder itself cannot be made read-only. Nevertheless, the properties
dialog box for a folder does include a read-only check box. You can use

That's what has been confusing me for many years.

this check box to set or clear the read-only attribute for all existing
files in the selected folder. This action has no bearing on files that
you
create subsequently.

In most cases, when you open the properties dialog box for a folder, the
Read-Only check box will contain a green square. This indicates either a
mixed or undetermined condition. Windows displays this green square
because
it would take too long to check the state of the read-only attribute for
every file in the folder. To apply the read-only attribute to the contents
of a folder, click the check box until a check mark appears. To clear the
attribute, click the check box until it is empty. When you leave the
dialog
box, Windows asks whether you want to apply your action to subfolders and
files. Be sure you select this option; if you select Apply Changes To
This

I did select the checkbox to apply the changes to subfolders and files.
But everytime I looked back into the folder "found.000", the subfolders and
files were set back to read-only.
Only performing a DOS command did definately reset the attributes for all
the subfolders and its files.
Don't ask me why I need to perform a good old DOS command in a DOS window to
find a solutiion to this problem in the 21st century.
I guess only Bill Gates knows why.

-);

Regards,

Carlos


Folder Only, nothing at all happens.]]
From...
Microsoft Windows XP Inside Out Deluxe, Second Edition
Author Ed Bott, Carl Siechert, Craig Stinson
http://www.microsoft.com/products/in...fafbe&type=ovr

[[Unlike the Read-only attribute for a file, the Read-only attribute for a
folder is typically ignored by Windows, Windows components and
accessories,
and other programs.]]

[[The Read-only check box for folders is not available because it does not
apply to the folder. You can use this check box to set the Read-only
attribute for files in the folder.]]

Cannot View or Change the Read-Only or System Attribute of Folders
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326549/

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In ,
Kanoknuan hunted and pecked:
"Byte" wrote in message
...
"Access Denied" Error Message When You Try to Delete a File
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=298345

How to take ownership of a file or folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=308421

Byte,

Thanks for your help in this matter.

Although the links you gave about "taking ownership of a file or a
folder'
was in the right direction, it was impossible to do that under Windows
XP.
Each time I tried to set the attributes to read/write and not nidden
under
Windows XP, the folder was set again to read-only by Windows making it
impossible to perform any changes.
I had to open a DOS Command Prompt Window, and reset the folder with
"attrib -r -s -h -a".
Apparently, Windows accepted this and from here I could take ownership
and
delete the folder.

A note to the remarks of Wesley Vogel.
This error (lost files) was due to a power failure while copying data
from a CD.
Windows showed a message that the "delayed write" failed and the lost
files were all from that copy..
The external hard-disk is one of the best purchases I have ever made.
It allows me to carry around 250 GB of data and programs like a portable,
but only the size of a pocket book.
Simly connect it to any computer with USB, and it is fully functional.

Regards,

Carlos


"

--
XP - WNP
Today is the first day of the
rest of your life.


"Kanoknuan" wrote:

Hi,

I have an external USB Hard-Disk (250GB) connected to my computer.

A week ago I decided to do a defragmenting of this disk.

Windows XP needed to check this disk for error, and so I let Windows do
it.

After all was done, I was left with a directory named "found.000" and
with
files totalling over 10GB in that directory.

When I tried to delete that directory to get back the useless disk
space, I've got the following message:

"Deleting File or Folder

Cannot delete 13H_KIT: Access is denied.
Make sure the disk is not full or write-protected and that the file is
not
currently in use."

The disk is far from being full (160GB unwritten) and as I write daily
to that disk it is neither "write-protected".

How can I delete this folder?

TIA

Matiyapak K.

The HELP [?] button/What's This? explain it this way.
[[Specifies whether the files in this folder are read-only, which means that
they cannot be changed or accidentally deleted.

For multiple folders, if you select this check box all of the files in the
folders will be read-only. If you clear the check box, none of the files in
the selected folders will be read-only.]]

Although attrib is similar to the DOS command, it is a Windows XP command.
There is an MS-DOS attrib.exe that is similar to XP's attrib.exe, but they
are not the same file. XP's dates from 2001, MS-DOS 6.22 dates from 1994.

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In ,
Kanoknuan hunted and pecked:
"Wesley Vogel" wrote in message
...
Carlos,

Wesley,

Read-only means nothing for folders. Only a file can be Read-only.
The Read-only check box for folders is there for convenience, it allows
you
to change the Read-only attribute of all the files contained in that
folder.
---

That's completely new for me.
All this years, I was convinced that a folder could be read-only.
Guess one is never too old to learn.
Thanks.

[[Apply the read-only attribute to folder contents

A folder itself cannot be made read-only. Nevertheless, the properties
dialog box for a folder does include a read-only check box. You can use

That's what has been confusing me for many years.

this check box to set or clear the read-only attribute for all existing
files in the selected folder. This action has no bearing on files that
you
create subsequently.

In most cases, when you open the properties dialog box for a folder, the
Read-Only check box will contain a green square. This indicates either a
mixed or undetermined condition. Windows displays this green square
because
it would take too long to check the state of the read-only attribute for
every file in the folder. To apply the read-only attribute to the
contents of a folder, click the check box until a check mark appears.
To clear the attribute, click the check box until it is empty. When you
leave the dialog
box, Windows asks whether you want to apply your action to subfolders and
files. Be sure you select this option; if you select Apply Changes To
This

I did select the checkbox to apply the changes to subfolders and files.
But everytime I looked back into the folder "found.000", the subfolders
and files were set back to read-only.
Only performing a DOS command did definately reset the attributes for all
the subfolders and its files.
Don't ask me why I need to perform a good old DOS command in a DOS window
to find a solutiion to this problem in the 21st century.
I guess only Bill Gates knows why.

-);

Regards,

Carlos


Folder Only, nothing at all happens.]]
From...
Microsoft Windows XP Inside Out Deluxe, Second Edition
Author Ed Bott, Carl Siechert, Craig Stinson

http://www.microsoft.com/products/in...fafbe&type=ovr

[[Unlike the Read-only attribute for a file, the Read-only attribute for
a folder is typically ignored by Windows, Windows components and
accessories,
and other programs.]]

[[The Read-only check box for folders is not available because it does
not apply to the folder. You can use this check box to set the Read-only
attribute for files in the folder.]]

Cannot View or Change the Read-Only or System Attribute of Folders
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326549/

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In ,
Kanoknuan hunted and pecked:
"Byte" wrote in message
...
"Access Denied" Error Message When You Try to Delete a File
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=298345

How to take ownership of a file or folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=308421

Byte,

Thanks for your help in this matter.

Although the links you gave about "taking ownership of a file or a
folder'
was in the right direction, it was impossible to do that under Windows
XP.
Each time I tried to set the attributes to read/write and not nidden
under
Windows XP, the folder was set again to read-only by Windows making it
impossible to perform any changes.
I had to open a DOS Command Prompt Window, and reset the folder with
"attrib -r -s -h -a".
Apparently, Windows accepted this and from here I could take ownership
and
delete the folder.

A note to the remarks of Wesley Vogel.
This error (lost files) was due to a power failure while copying data
from a CD.
Windows showed a message that the "delayed write" failed and the lost
files were all from that copy..
The external hard-disk is one of the best purchases I have ever made.
It allows me to carry around 250 GB of data and programs like a
portable, but only the size of a pocket book.
Simly connect it to any computer with USB, and it is fully functional.

Regards,

Carlos


"

--
XP - WNP
Today is the first day of the
rest of your life.


"Kanoknuan" wrote:

Hi,

I have an external USB Hard-Disk (250GB) connected to my computer.

A week ago I decided to do a defragmenting of this disk.

Windows XP needed to check this disk for error, and so I let Windows
do it.

After all was done, I was left with a directory named "found.000" and
with
files totalling over 10GB in that directory.

When I tried to delete that directory to get back the useless disk
space, I've got the following message:

"Deleting File or Folder

Cannot delete 13H_KIT: Access is denied.
Make sure the disk is not full or write-protected and that the file is
not
currently in use."

The disk is far from being full (160GB unwritten) and as I write daily
to that disk it is neither "write-protected".

How can I delete this folder?

TIA

Matiyapak K.

"Wesley Vogel" wrote in message
...
The HELP [?] button/What's This? explain it this way.
[[Specifies whether the files in this folder are read-only, which means
that
they cannot be changed or accidentally deleted.

For multiple folders, if you select this check box all of the files in the
folders will be read-only. If you clear the check box, none of the files
in
the selected folders will be read-only.]]
Although attrib is similar to the DOS command, it is a Windows XP command.
There is an MS-DOS attrib.exe that is similar to XP's attrib.exe, but they
are not the same file. XP's dates from 2001, MS-DOS 6.22 dates from 1994.

Sorry Wesley, my err.

Since Windows 95, certain DOS commands are replaced by Windows (Command
Prompt window) commands with a smilar name.

Still, I dont understand why this particular problem (and maybe other
similar problems) can only be helped with a command in the "Command Prompt"
window.

If Windows XP offers the possibility to change the file attributes in a
folder and all the subfolders and files by clicking a checkbox, should it
not be permanent like the Command Prompt window?

Carlos


--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In ,
Kanoknuan hunted and pecked:
"Wesley Vogel" wrote in message
...
Carlos,

Wesley,

Read-only means nothing for folders. Only a file can be Read-only.
The Read-only check box for folders is there for convenience, it allows
you
to change the Read-only attribute of all the files contained in that
folder.
---

That's completely new for me.
All this years, I was convinced that a folder could be read-only.
Guess one is never too old to learn.
Thanks.

[[Apply the read-only attribute to folder contents

A folder itself cannot be made read-only. Nevertheless, the properties
dialog box for a folder does include a read-only check box. You can use

That's what has been confusing me for many years.

this check box to set or clear the read-only attribute for all existing
files in the selected folder. This action has no bearing on files that
you
create subsequently.

In most cases, when you open the properties dialog box for a folder, the
Read-Only check box will contain a green square. This indicates either
a
mixed or undetermined condition. Windows displays this green square
because
it would take too long to check the state of the read-only attribute for
every file in the folder. To apply the read-only attribute to the
contents of a folder, click the check box until a check mark appears.
To clear the attribute, click the check box until it is empty. When you
leave the dialog
box, Windows asks whether you want to apply your action to subfolders
and
files. Be sure you select this option; if you select Apply Changes To
This

I did select the checkbox to apply the changes to subfolders and files.
But everytime I looked back into the folder "found.000", the subfolders
and files were set back to read-only.
Only performing a DOS command did definately reset the attributes for all
the subfolders and its files.
Don't ask me why I need to perform a good old DOS command in a DOS window
to find a solutiion to this problem in the 21st century.
I guess only Bill Gates knows why.

-);

Regards,

Carlos


Folder Only, nothing at all happens.]]
From...
Microsoft Windows XP Inside Out Deluxe, Second Edition
Author Ed Bott, Carl Siechert, Craig Stinson

http://www.microsoft.com/products/in...fafbe&type=ovr

[[Unlike the Read-only attribute for a file, the Read-only attribute for
a folder is typically ignored by Windows, Windows components and
accessories,
and other programs.]]

[[The Read-only check box for folders is not available because it does
not apply to the folder. You can use this check box to set the Read-only
attribute for files in the folder.]]

Cannot View or Change the Read-Only or System Attribute of Folders
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326549/

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In ,
Kanoknuan hunted and pecked:
"Byte" wrote in message
...
"Access Denied" Error Message When You Try to Delete a File
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=298345

How to take ownership of a file or folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=308421

Byte,

Thanks for your help in this matter.

Although the links you gave about "taking ownership of a file or a
folder'
was in the right direction, it was impossible to do that under Windows
XP.
Each time I tried to set the attributes to read/write and not nidden
under
Windows XP, the folder was set again to read-only by Windows making it
impossible to perform any changes.
I had to open a DOS Command Prompt Window, and reset the folder with
"attrib -r -s -h -a".
Apparently, Windows accepted this and from here I could take ownership
and
delete the folder.

A note to the remarks of Wesley Vogel.
This error (lost files) was due to a power failure while copying data
from a CD.
Windows showed a message that the "delayed write" failed and the lost
files were all from that copy..
The external hard-disk is one of the best purchases I have ever made.
It allows me to carry around 250 GB of data and programs like a
portable, but only the size of a pocket book.
Simly connect it to any computer with USB, and it is fully functional.

Regards,

Carlos


"

--
XP - WNP
Today is the first day of the
rest of your life.


"Kanoknuan" wrote:

Hi,

I have an external USB Hard-Disk (250GB) connected to my computer.

A week ago I decided to do a defragmenting of this disk.

Windows XP needed to check this disk for error, and so I let Windows
do it.

After all was done, I was left with a directory named "found.000" and
with
files totalling over 10GB in that directory.

When I tried to delete that directory to get back the useless disk
space, I've got the following message:

"Deleting File or Folder

Cannot delete 13H_KIT: Access is denied.
Make sure the disk is not full or write-protected and that the file
is
not
currently in use."

The disk is far from being full (160GB unwritten) and as I write
daily
to that disk it is neither "write-protected".

How can I delete this folder?

TIA

Matiyapak K.

Hi Carlos,

It doesn't matter what you do or how you do it. The Read-only check mark
will be in the gray/green state for Folder Properties. You have to open the
folder and look at the File Properties to really see what's what. I pay no
attention to the state of the Read-only box on Folder Properties. As you
can see, it's a waste of time.

From my first post...
[[In most cases, when you open the properties dialog box for a folder, the
Read-Only check box will contain a green square. This indicates either a
mixed or undetermined condition. Windows displays this green square because
it would take too long to check the state of the read-only attribute for
every file in the folder. ]] Even if there is only one file in the folder.
;-)
From...
Microsoft Windows XP Inside Out Deluxe, Second Edition
Author Ed Bott, Carl Siechert, Craig Stinson
http://www.microsoft.com/products/in...fafbe&type=ovr

Try this...
Create a New Folder
Open the New Folder
Create a New Text Document inside that folder
Close the New Folder
Select New Folder Properties and change the Read-only check mark from
gray/green to solid black
Click Apply
You get the Confirm Attribute Changes message
[[You have chosen to make the following attribute changes: set read-only
Apply changes to this folder, subfolders and files]]
Click OK twice
Open the folder and look at the Properties of the New Text Document.txt
Read-only will be solid black
Close New Text Document.txt Properties
Close New Folder
Select New Folder Properties and change the Read-only check mark from
gray/green to clear
Click Apply
You get the Confirm Attribute Changes message
[[You have chosen to make the following attribute changes: unset read-only
Apply changes to this folder, subfolders and files]]
Click OK twice
Open the folder and look at the Properties of the New Text Document.txt
Read-only will be clear

-----
Confirm Attribute Changes
-----
You have chosen to make the following attribute changes:

set read-only or unset read-only

Do you want to apply this change to this folder only, or do you want to
apply it to all subfolders and files as well?

0 Apply changes to this folder only

0 Apply changes to this folder, subfolders and files
-----

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In ,
Kanoknuan hunted and pecked:
"Wesley Vogel" wrote in message
...
The HELP [?] button/What's This? explain it this way.
[[Specifies whether the files in this folder are read-only, which means
that
they cannot be changed or accidentally deleted.

For multiple folders, if you select this check box all of the files in
the folders will be read-only. If you clear the check box, none of the
files in
the selected folders will be read-only.]]
Although attrib is similar to the DOS command, it is a Windows XP
command. There is an MS-DOS attrib.exe that is similar to XP's
attrib.exe, but they are not the same file. XP's dates from 2001,
MS-DOS 6.22 dates from 1994.

Sorry Wesley, my err.

Since Windows 95, certain DOS commands are replaced by Windows (Command
Prompt window) commands with a smilar name.

Still, I dont understand why this particular problem (and maybe other
similar problems) can only be helped with a command in the "Command
Prompt" window.

If Windows XP offers the possibility to change the file attributes in a
folder and all the subfolders and files by clicking a checkbox, should it
not be permanent like the Command Prompt window?

Carlos


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Carlos,

Wesley,

Read-only means nothing for folders. Only a file can be Read-only.
The Read-only check box for folders is there for convenience, it allows
you
to change the Read-only attribute of all the files contained in that
folder.
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That's completely new for me.
All this years, I was convinced that a folder could be read-only.
Guess one is never too old to learn.
Thanks.

[[Apply the read-only attribute to folder contents

A folder itself cannot be made read-only. Nevertheless, the properties
dialog box for a folder does include a read-only check box. You can
use

That's what has been confusing me for many years.

this check box to set or clear the read-only attribute for all existing
files in the selected folder. This action has no bearing on files that
you
create subsequently.

In most cases, when you open the properties dialog box for a folder,
the Read-Only check box will contain a green square. This indicates
either a
mixed or undetermined condition. Windows displays this green square
because
it would take too long to check the state of the read-only attribute
for every file in the folder. To apply the read-only attribute to the
contents of a folder, click the check box until a check mark appears.
To clear the attribute, click the check box until it is empty. When you
leave the dialog
box, Windows asks whether you want to apply your action to subfolders
and
files. Be sure you select this option; if you select Apply Changes To
This

I did select the checkbox to apply the changes to subfolders and files.
But everytime I looked back into the folder "found.000", the subfolders
and files were set back to read-only.
Only performing a DOS command did definately reset the attributes for
all the subfolders and its files.
Don't ask me why I need to perform a good old DOS command in a DOS
window to find a solutiion to this problem in the 21st century.
I guess only Bill Gates knows why.

-);

Regards,

Carlos


Folder Only, nothing at all happens.]]
From...
Microsoft Windows XP Inside Out Deluxe, Second Edition
Author Ed Bott, Carl Siechert, Craig Stinson


http://www.microsoft.com/products/in...fafbe&type=ovr

[[Unlike the Read-only attribute for a file, the Read-only attribute
for a folder is typically ignored by Windows, Windows components and
accessories,
and other programs.]]

[[The Read-only check box for folders is not available because it does
not apply to the folder. You can use this check box to set the
Read-only attribute for files in the folder.]]

Cannot View or Change the Read-Only or System Attribute of Folders
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326549/

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"Byte" wrote in message
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"Access Denied" Error Message When You Try to Delete a File
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=298345

How to take ownership of a file or folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=308421

Byte,

Thanks for your help in this matter.

Although the links you gave about "taking ownership of a file or a
folder'
was in the right direction, it was impossible to do that under Windows
XP.
Each time I tried to set the attributes to read/write and not nidden
under
Windows XP, the folder was set again to read-only by Windows making it
impossible to perform any changes.
I had to open a DOS Command Prompt Window, and reset the folder with
"attrib -r -s -h -a".
Apparently, Windows accepted this and from here I could take ownership
and
delete the folder.

A note to the remarks of Wesley Vogel.
This error (lost files) was due to a power failure while copying data
from a CD.
Windows showed a message that the "delayed write" failed and the lost
files were all from that copy..
The external hard-disk is one of the best purchases I have ever made.
It allows me to carry around 250 GB of data and programs like a
portable, but only the size of a pocket book.
Simly connect it to any computer with USB, and it is fully functional.

Regards,

Carlos


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"Kanoknuan" wrote:

Hi,

I have an external USB Hard-Disk (250GB) connected to my computer.

A week ago I decided to do a defragmenting of this disk.

Windows XP needed to check this disk for error, and so I let Windows
do it.

After all was done, I was left with a directory named "found.000"
and with
files totalling over 10GB in that directory.

When I tried to delete that directory to get back the useless disk
space, I've got the following message:

"Deleting File or Folder

Cannot delete 13H_KIT: Access is denied.
Make sure the disk is not full or write-protected and that the file
is
not
currently in use."

The disk is far from being full (160GB unwritten) and as I write
daily
to that disk it is neither "write-protected".

How can I delete this folder?

TIA

Matiyapak K.

Greetings,


Lost files can be restored using data recovery tools such as Active@
undelete or Uneraser. These are IMHO most powerful tools that should
really help in a simmilar situation.

http://www.active-undelete.com/

http://www.uneraser.com/

Greetings !

"Wesley Vogel" wrote, 11/29/2005 5:00 PM PST
Subject: "found.000"

Chkdsk saves each repaired file in
the root folder as a Filennnn.chk file,

Yes. Up to 10,000 files, i.e. 0000 to 9999

and each repaired folder in the root folder
as a Found.nnn folder, where
n is a number.

Are you SURE about that ???

My add-on hard disk has just screwed up,
see my posting at 2/25/2006 1:44 PM PST,
Subject: File Extensions
on this very subject.

I have Seven such FOUND.00n folders,
most with 9,999 files in them
which to me suggests that CHKDSK simply
starts a new Folder when the current one is full.

Must be one messed up drive.

Sure is - hence my posting !


Regards

Robin

see my posting at 2/25/2006 1:44 PM PST,
Subject: File Extensions

No such post.

http://groups.google.com/groups?q=au...06& safe=off&

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In ,
Robin Clay Robin_B DOT Clay AT virgin.net hunted and pecked:
Greetings !

"Wesley Vogel" wrote, 11/29/2005 5:00 PM PST
Subject: "found.000"

Chkdsk saves each repaired file in
the root folder as a Filennnn.chk file,

Yes. Up to 10,000 files, i.e. 0000 to 9999

and each repaired folder in the root folder
as a Found.nnn folder, where
n is a number.

Are you SURE about that ???

My add-on hard disk has just screwed up,
see my posting at 2/25/2006 1:44 PM PST,
Subject: File Extensions
on this very subject.

I have Seven such FOUND.00n folders,
most with 9,999 files in them
which to me suggests that CHKDSK simply
starts a new Folder when the current one is full.

Must be one messed up drive.

Sure is - hence my posting !


Regards

Robin

Ooopps !

Sorry - it was in
microsoft.public.excel.programming



Regards

Robin


"Wesley Vogel" wrote:

see my posting at 2/25/2006 1:44 PM PST,
Subject: File Extensions

No such post.

http://groups.google.com/groups?q=au...06& safe=off&

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In ,
Robin Clay Robin_B DOT Clay AT virgin.net hunted and pecked:
Greetings !

"Wesley Vogel" wrote, 11/29/2005 5:00 PM PST
Subject: "found.000"

Chkdsk saves each repaired file in
the root folder as a Filennnn.chk file,

Yes. Up to 10,000 files, i.e. 0000 to 9999

and each repaired folder in the root folder
as a Found.nnn folder, where
n is a number.

Are you SURE about that ???

My add-on hard disk has just screwed up,
see my posting at 2/25/2006 1:44 PM PST,
Subject: File Extensions
on this very subject.

I have Seven such FOUND.00n folders,
most with 9,999 files in them
which to me suggests that CHKDSK simply
starts a new Folder when the current one is full.

Must be one messed up drive.

Sure is - hence my posting !


Regards

Robin

Google groups had not picked it up yesterday.

It was at the top of the list today.
http://groups.google.com/groups?q=au...006& safe=off

File Extensions
iya, Dave ! Long time no.... Thank you for responding, and offering your
wisdom
once more! I have saved your message and shall give it a go tomorrow. ...
microsoft.public.excel.programming - Feb 25, 8:49 pm by Robin Clay - 2
messages - 2 authors
http://groups.google.com/group/micro...91aede69981fa8

Have a look at this...
Recover CHK Files
http://www.ericphelps.com/uncheck/index.htm

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In ,
Robin Clay Robin_B DOT Clay AT virgin.net hunted and pecked:
Ooopps !

Sorry - it was in
microsoft.public.excel.programming



Regards

Robin


"Wesley Vogel" wrote:

see my posting at 2/25/2006 1:44 PM PST,
Subject: File Extensions

No such post.


http://groups.google.com/groups?q=au...06& safe=off&

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In ,
Robin Clay Robin_B DOT Clay AT virgin.net hunted and pecked:
Greetings !

"Wesley Vogel" wrote, 11/29/2005 5:00 PM PST
Subject: "found.000"

Chkdsk saves each repaired file in
the root folder as a Filennnn.chk file,

Yes. Up to 10,000 files, i.e. 0000 to 9999

and each repaired folder in the root folder
as a Found.nnn folder, where
n is a number.

Are you SURE about that ???

My add-on hard disk has just screwed up,
see my posting at 2/25/2006 1:44 PM PST,
Subject: File Extensions
on this very subject.

I have Seven such FOUND.00n folders,
most with 9,999 files in them
which to me suggests that CHKDSK simply
starts a new Folder when the current one is full.

Must be one messed up drive.

Sure is - hence my posting !


Regards

Robin

"Wesley Vogel" wrote:

Have a look at this...
Recover CHK Files
http://www.ericphelps.com/uncheck/index.htm

Hope this helps. Let us know.

It did, it DID !

Thank you very much.

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Robin