Whil Hentzen wrote:
> Inside VFP 9, I do this:
>
> x = "c:\documents and settings\whil\abc\"
> mkdir (x)
>
> c:\documents and settings\whil\abc is now a r/o folder. Not only can I
> not access the folder ("Access denied"), but I can't even go to DOS and
> delete the folder.
>
> Have experimented with a variety of permutations... the existence of a
> trailing slash doesn't matter.
>
> So now I've got TWO problems. First, this mechanism (mkdir (x)) which
> has been working fine, is now all-of-a-sudden (it seems) broken.
>
> And I've also got a bunch of r/o folders that I can't get rid of. :(
>
> Suggestions on either (or both?) of these issues?
>
> WhilWould the once-dreaded (and sometimes talked about locking it down/out) Windows Scripting Host perhaps create a different outcome for you, in case you need a Plan B workaround for the MKDIR command? _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: [email protected] Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.

