Error Message: Can Not Delete Thumbs: Access Is Denied

ID: Q185698


The information in this article applies to:


SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to empty the Recycle Bin, you may receive the following error message:

Can not delete Thumbs: Access is denied.
Make sure the disk is not full or write protected and that the file is not currently in use.


CAUSE

This behavior can occur when the following conditions exist:


RESOLUTION

To work around this issue, use one of the following methods:


STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows 98.


MORE INFORMATION

When this behavior occurs, the folder is not deleted from the Recycle Bin, but the contents of the folder are deleted.

Additional query words: 98


Keywords          : kberrmsg win98 
Version           : WINDOWS:98
Platform          : WINDOWS 
Issue type        : kbprb 

Last Reviewed: February 3, 1999