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For some unknown reason if I try to open a folder in Explorer without having the Folder View and using that, I get a 'Could not be found' error

I can't think what could possibly be wrong with it... any ideas?


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Heres the error

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C:\Windows

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Windows cannot find 'C:\Windows'. Make sure you typed the name correctly, and then try again. To search for a file, click the Start button, and then click Search.

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OK

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Thats after I just clicked on the folder...

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OMG! REINSTALL REINSTALL! QUICK BEFORE IT SPREADS! :)

Seriously though, I have no idea. That has to be the oddest thing I've ever seen from any Windows machine. Close second is transferring data from one hard drive to another and it said it would take 439827 days (Yes, that really did happen LOL). I'll see if I can find out some info on it for ya :rolleyes:

Edit: Hmmm...I just did a search on google, including the groups...and the only references I can find are errors that refer specifically to exe files. For instance,

"Windows cannot find 'C:\Windows\system32\sol.exe'. Make sure you typed the name correctly, and then try again."

None related to the actual folder. Although, so far...it's been related to a worm virus. I suggest you run an antivirus if you have one to check, if you don't have one you can always use AVG for free.

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OMG! REINSTALL REINSTALL! QUICK BEFORE IT SPREADS!  :)
I can't yet I have about 20Gb of stuff I need to back-up, I wanted a quick solution :rolleyes:
Close second is transferring data from one hard drive to another and it said it would take 439827 days (Yes, that really did happen LOL).

I had that once too :D quite funny

I suggest you run an antivirus if you have one to check, if you don't have one you can always use AVG for free.

I use the Ontrack Fix-It AV and that didn't show anything

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OMG!  REINSTALL REINSTALL!  QUICK BEFORE IT SPREADS! :)

Ok, its getting pretty obvious that you work in tech support! :rolleyes:

Good thing I'm not the BOfH. mwahahaha. I'd delete your account!

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OMG! REINSTALL REINSTALL! QUICK BEFORE IT SPREADS!  :)

I can't yet I have about 20Gb of stuff I need to back-up, I wanted a quick solution :rolleyes:

Close second is transferring data from one hard drive to another and it said it would take 439827 days (Yes, that really did happen LOL).
I had that once too :D quite funny
I suggest you run an antivirus if you have one to check, if you don't have one you can always use AVG for free.

I use the Ontrack Fix-It AV and that didn't show anything

If you're on a network (like me) you can transfer all your files to another computer, reinstall Windows, and then transfer your files back...It took me about 5 minutes for about 2-3GBs of stuff...

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I am networked to my dads PC, his HD is 20Gb in total so I'm back to backing little bits up then just formatting to get rid of the rest.

Thanks anyway guys :)

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Do you have a CD burner? You should be able to "image" the drive, and or save large amounts of data to CD's. It'll be much quicker.

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