Windows was unable to locate the specified item as it may not exist, the path is wrong, or the item name is misspelled.
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Windows cannot find item . Make sure you typed the name correctly, and then try again. To search for a file, click the Start button, and then click Search.
Confirm the item's path is correct and the item name is correctly spelled. Windows Search may also be able to locate the file (Start, then click Search). You can also use Explorer to navigate to where you expect the item to reside, which may point out the correct name of the file.
FaultWire Staff Posted: 18-Aug-2009
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