Cannot Delete Files in MS-DOS Executive with DELETE Key

Last reviewed: November 23, 1994
Article ID: Q73232
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows operating system versions 3.0, 3.0a, 3.1, 3.11

When using the MS-DOS Executive, you cannot delete files with the DELETE key. The files can only be deleted by using the Delete option in the File Menu.


KBCategory: kbtool
KBSubcategory: win30 win31
Additional reference words: 3.0 3.00 3.0a 3.00a 3.1 3.10 3.11 win31


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Last reviewed: November 23, 1994
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