Hi Mike,
Gave that a try - no luck. We've had several
power failures that may have contributed in some
way, but to this point, nothing has worked in
trying to let me have access to the folder.
I managed to move the WriteLog folder to a
"trash" directory using "Unlocker", and then
reinstalled WL - turns out that folder is also
telling me "Access Denied". Something within my
computer is causing it.....still have yet to figure out what.
Thanks to ALL the folks from around the world who
have responded - I deeply appreciate your efforts
in trying to help me resolve the problem!
Still looking....
73,
Joe
WDØM
At 11:58 AM 11/15/2006, Mike McCarthy, W1NR wrote:
>A "locked" directory can sometimes occur if there is corruption in the file
>descriptors. Bring up a console window and type "chkdsk c: /f", answer "Y"
>to the prompt to check at boot and reboot. It Might fix it. This usually
>happens if you crash or have a power failure.
>
>Mike, W1NR
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Joe - WDØM" <WD0M@centurytel.net>
>To: <writelog@contesting.com>
>Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2006 14:56
>Subject: [WriteLog] Locked WL Directory
>
>
>Greetings from a frustrated newby.
>
>I've had to reinstall WL, but have discovered
>that the directory (WriteLog) is "locked". I
>can't access it, can't delete it, can't rename
>it....in short, it seems to be very much "bullet
>proof". I've tried to delete it using DOS
>commands (thank goodness I remember them),
>programs that are supposed to delete locked files
>and directories on reboot, and other such
>attempts to rid myself of the locked WriteLog
>directory. I've checked WinXP permissions - I'm
>the only user and I'm the administrator. No luck.
>
>The problem is that I can't reinstall WL, because
>it tries to place the files in that directory,
>and installation stops. Any suggestions, other
>than re-formatting the hard drive?? What a pain that would be....
>
>73 and thanks in advance for any thoughts on the subject.
>
>Joe
>WDØM
>
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