EXPAND.EXE Error Msg: Can't Open Output File <filename.ext> (67517)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows 3.0
- Microsoft Windows 3.0a
This article was previously published under Q67517 SUMMARY
When you use the EXPAND.EXE utility that comes with Microsoft Windows
version 3.0, you may get the error message
Can't Open Output File : <filename.ext>
when you attempt to expand a file. This error occurs when you try to
replace a previous copy of a file that has been set with the read-only
attribute. By using the MS-DOS Attrib command, or by going into the
File Manager and choosing Change Attributes from the File menu, you
can change the file attributes back to read/write. You will then be
able to expand the file and successfully replace the original.
MORE INFORMATION
For more information about using the EXPAND.EXE utility, see the
README.TXT file located in your WINDOWS directory.
This can also occur with the MS-DOS 5 EXPAND.EXE utility.
| Modification Type: | Minor | Last Reviewed: | 7/7/2005 |
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| Keywords: | KB67517 |
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