Just a suggestion:  Post where it counts.  I almost whizzed
right by this one.
 
In article <1994Nov1.182623.32851@miavx1>,
[log in to unmask] (Beretta) wrote:
:Does any body know how to delete the system made  extract directory?  It has a
:system lock on it and it's an real downer to see it every time I <dir>.
:....... (short post aye?)
:
 
If my failing memory is working correctly, you have to first
give yourself permission to delete it:
 
1.  Make sure there are no files in the directory.
2.  Go back to the root directory and SET PROTECTION/OWNER=D NEWS-EXTRACT.DIR
3.  Delete it:  DEL NEWS-EXTRACT.DIR;
 
Just keep in mind, mine was recreated once even though I never extract
articles into it, so I gave up.  I mean, it would probably make more
sense if the file names didn't wind up being 20 characters long.
 
John
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