WFWG 3.11 Err Msg: Access Denied (107473)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.11

This article was previously published under Q107473

SYMPTOMS

You may receive one of the following error messages when you try to copy files when 32-bit file access enabled:

  • Access Denied

    -or-
  • Sharing Violation

CAUSE

These errors may occur when you are using 32-bit file access and trying to copy files in Microsoft Windows for Workgroups, especially if there is a low-memory situation. These errors occur because 32-bit file access is not handling the error messages correctly.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem:

  • Disable 32-bit file access.

    -or-
  • Increase the amount of memory available to Windows.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Windows for Workgroups version 3.11. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:9/29/1999
Keywords:KB107473