my briefcase won't open

I have windows ME operating system installed. I recently backed up all my
important documents onto another hard drive, including MY BRIEFCASE, so that
I could reinstall windows ME. After I reinstalled windows ME, I copied the
briefcase back to the wiped hard drive. Now it won't allow me to open the
briefcase. Under properties it still shows that it is a folder and contains
the same number of files inside.
Is there any way I can get these files removed from this briefcase?

Begin by posting the EXACT error message:

How to Examine Detailed Error Messages in Windows Millennium Edition
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;264938

Note that My Briefcase is not an ordinary folder, but is a Windows System
Object.

In the meantime, review

"Error Message: The Briefcase Cannot Be Opened..."
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/q129257/

Briefcase User's Manual
http://www.indwes.edu/Faculty/bcupp/things/briefcas.htm

and the info in Help & Support.
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"mike0808" wrote in message
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I have windows ME operating system installed. I recently backed up all my
important documents onto another hard drive, including MY BRIEFCASE, so
that
I could reinstall windows ME. After I reinstalled windows ME, I copied
the
briefcase back to the wiped hard drive. Now it won't allow me to open the
briefcase. Under properties it still shows that it is a folder and
contains
the same number of files inside.
Is there any way I can get these files removed from this briefcase?