Delete bug?

  • Thread starter Thread starter Torstein S. Johnsen
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Torstein S. Johnsen

We are using word 97 on a windows 2000 platform. In the file open dialog box
it is possible to delete directories without any "security question" - Do
you relly want to.....

We have accidentally deleted two to three directories in this way. Does
anyone know about this problem. Is there a choice in the setup system to
disable this or do anyone know about a fix (VBA or other) to disable it?
 
There is a Windows setting for this, but Word seems to ignore it. Yes, it's
a bug.

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The following macro only allows the user to input a
filename to open.

You would have to remove all access to toolbars, disable
right-click, and password protect Word when it is first
started with an AutoExec routine. In this way users need a
password to enable all features.


Sub ass()
'
' ass Macro
' Macro created 18/09/2003 by Mark E. Philpot
Dim ans As String
ans = InputBox("Filename")
If ans = "" Then
Exit Sub
End If
On Error Resume Next
Documents.Open FileName:=ans

End Sub

Check your recycle bin for deleted items or set aside a
special folder for deleted items.
 
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