pgarofalo
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Unable to delete folder in Files and Folders

Hello, I haven't seen this question posted on this board, so here goes. I am unable to remove a folder in Files and Folders under the Application Folder entry. If I try to delete it, it appears to go away, only to reappear when I reload the Adanced Installer project. It also reappears right away when I press refresh. This folder was originally in the folder I pointed to as the application folder when I configured the setup project. I have since moved it to a different location. Still it reappears even after deleting it and saving the the project file. I've tried to edit the aip file hoping to remove it there but I didn't readily spot where this information is stored. How can I permanently delete this folder?

Thanks,

Phil Garofalo
PMA Consultants, LLC.
Chicago, IL
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Re: Unable to delete folder in Files and Folders

Hi Phil,

This happens because the parent of the folder is synchronized with a folder on disk. In order to remove the syncronization you can try following these steps:
- right-click the folder with two round arrows on it
- select the "Properties" menu
- in the "Edit Folder" dialog go to the "Synchronize" tab
- click the "Reset" button

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Cosmin
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pgarofalo
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Re: Unable to delete folder in Files and Folders

Cosmin, That did it. Thanks!

Phil

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