Messages of "Make sure you typed the name correctly"

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Sorry.... no solution from me... - however, I noticed you started to believe
this problem is not that common since not too many replies came in... - well,
it happens to me too and in different circumstances... - I have an HP Vista
Ultimate pre-installed. This issue doens't happen with Word or Exel, nor do I
have Firefox - I like to use Textpad and I installed it... - this is a 32bit
program but I don't believe this is the cause... - anyway, you are not
alone... if this helps. I'll let you know if I find any solution... - my eyes
are on the security changes/enhancements in Vista...
 
This specific issue happenned for the second time. The first time I had vista
for one week so I formatted and reinstalled and the problem went away. Now
after about three months is back. I strongly suspect that both times this was
after a reboot called for by windows update.
Strangely, in both cases the sound (volume) icon is the system tray displays
the mute icon, but the sound works fine. If I download anything from internet
(e.g. skype installation file) and double click on it it brings up the
message Windows cannot find "etc\etc\etc.exe" - strange because I know its
there, I just double clicked it! Other setup files which I had installed in
the past also give the same problem.
I am quite sure it is something related to UAC - it also seems that all
users seem to have standard rights although two are administrators, one being
the main admin account which I rarely use. I cannot do much in control panel,
the admin password is never asked for and those entries with the admin shield
simply do not run (no error messages, just silence)
I will try safe mode and disabling UAC. Will let you know
 
I just installed an embroidery software program which has a security dongle &
drivers. Shortly thereafter (within a day), I double-click on the embroidery
file and get the same "cannot find <filename.ext>" but the software opens and
the file that Windows said it couldn't find is there. If I leave the program
open and double-click on another embroidery file, it opens fine without the
"cannot find" error. If I close the program and double-click on the same
file, I get the "cannot find" error message.

This same software (including security dongle) works just fine in Windows
XP. I think it's a Vista glitch.

Connie
 
PermanentVacation said:
I just installed an embroidery software program which has a security dongle &
drivers. Shortly thereafter (within a day), I double-click on the embroidery
file and get the same "cannot find <filename.ext>" but the software opens and
the file that Windows said it couldn't find is there. If I leave the program
open and double-click on another embroidery file, it opens fine without the
"cannot find" error. If I close the program and double-click on the same
file, I get the "cannot find" error message.

This same software (including security dongle) works just fine in Windows
XP. I think it's a Vista glitch.
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Actually I think it's a case of the embroidery program not being truly
Vista-compatible. Contact the makers of the program for help with their
software. I had a client with this kind of program - including the
dongle - who had similar problems when XP came out.


Malke
 
Well, I agree it is some sort of a compatibility issue involved here - if
associate .txt with Notepad, doubl-clicking a txt file will indeed open in
Notepad with no problems - associating with Text pad won't work... - but
then, I expected Vista to be backward compatible not to have the created of a
a software release a new version just to be compatible with Vista... I still
hope there is somewhere a switch in Vista that could fix this annoyance -
maybe some Vista/MS specialist woud come around reading this thread...
 
I have same problem with visual studio 2005 and i see that disabling UAC it
works correctly, so i think that there are some problem during installation.
sob..
 
Who's Jim??????
Include the post you are replying to!
We have NO idea what you are talking about.
 
dlaflamm said:
I thought folks could simply scroll up the page -- the thread is still
only one page long and there is only one list so it is easy to spot!
But I do appreciate the feedback and will take your advice in the
future. Making things as easy as possible for those trying to help
makes sense to me. :-)
Here is the post within this thread that I was referring to (all
between the asterisks).
*******
10-06-2007 05:24 AM
Jim
I have this problem and it is very very annoying and time -wasting. And
with
some variations.

Main issue:

(1) I double click on a word file (or other file)
(2) Word 2007 opens
(3) Error message over the original folder: "Windows cannot find 'C:
etc
etc'. Make sure you typed the name correctly, and then try again."
(4) Double-click on same item again - it opens with no problem.
Double-click
another item in same folder it opens with no problem. Double click an
item
elsewhere and you get same problem

Possibly related problems:

On trying to open a Word attachments from an Outlook email, they
invariably
don't open first time. Instead they return the message "the system
cannot
find the file specified". On returning to the email and
double-clicking
again, the file opens as normal.

On choosing to SAVE Word attachments rather than open them directly
from
Outlook they save as type "All files" unregistered to any program (with
no
alternative allowed). This leads to a long-winded opening or renaming
process
afterwards.
Click to expand...

OK, two things:

1. You are using a web interface (not a forum) that just slurps Usenet
newsgroup posts. Most of the rest of us are using real newsreaders and have
never been to whatever "forum" you think you're using. So we can't "scroll
up". You should consider setting up a newsreader to access these groups
instead since this is very easy. I'll give you links below.

2. Since your question is about Word, you should post in the Word newsgroup.
That way you'll get attention from Word experts.

microsoft.public.word.general
http://aumha.org/nntp.htm - list of MS newsgroups

*****
Since you are using the web interface, you may not realize that this is
really a newsgroup. You will get far more out of this resource if you learn
to use a newsreader. There are many good newsreaders for Windows, but you
can use Outlook Express (XP) or Windows Mail (Vista) since you already have
it. Here are some links to information about newsgroups:

About Usenet:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usenet
http://www.faqs.org/faqs/ - Usenet FAQs from the Internet FAQ Archives
http://www.usenetmonster.com/infocenter/
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Usenet - a brief explanation
of newsgroups

Outlook Express/Windows Mail as Newsreader:
http://michaelstevenstech.com/outlookexpressnewreader.htm
http://rickrogers.org/setupoe.htm
http://vistasupport.mvps.org/accessing_newsgrousp_with-windows_mail.htm

How to Post:
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Usenet
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375 - How to Ask a Question
http://users.tpg.com.au/bzyhjr/liszt.htm - How Not to Get Technical Help on
Usenet


http://aumha.org/nntp.htm - list of MS newsgroups
microsoft.public.test.here - MS group to test if your newsreader is working
properly
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/munad.htm - how to munge email address
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crossposting - crossposting
http://www.blakjak.demon.co.uk/mul_crss.htm - multiposting

Other Newsreaders for Windows:
http://www.forteinc.com/main/homepage.php - Forte
http://www.mozilla.org - Thunderbird
http://gravity.tbates.org/
*****

Malke
 
dlaflamm said:
OK, thanks for trying to help. I am compelled to provide some feedback
to you:

1. I am indeed using forum software to read these messages. vBulletin
is clearly primarily forum software. There is a hack that essentially
turns it into a newsgroup reader, so perhaps this is in place in this
case. It is largely transparent to the user. I am familiar with using
newsgroups. The subdomain of the web address of this page is "forums".
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Yes, but it still isn't a real self-contained forum. It leeches Usenet
posts.
2. The problem I am seeking help with is not limited to MS Word, so
posting in just that group may not be as productive as posting in a
broader based group such as this one. Perhaps more importantly, I was
posting in reply to a thread with a good number of posts to it already
-- I did not establish this thread. Given the number of posts to this
thread already, it is fair to say that not everyone shares your opinion
on whether or not this is the correct thread.
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If your questions pertains to several groups, then crosspost. Since the
majority of the people trying to help you do not see the other posts in
your "thread", it doesn't matter if there were a lot of them. They are
invisible to people using newsreaders.
3. Lastly, what I consider to be the most salient feedback I have for
you is that although I acknowledge and appreciate your intent to assist,
you have made this much more difficult than it needs to be. Please take
this feedback to heart with an open mind. A web interface is a valid
way of accessing this group -- as a matter of fact, YOU might get a lot
more from using it because you COULD scroll up! (caps intended as
emphasis, not shouting.) I think having easy access to the entire
content of a thread within a single web page provides context that may
have led you to a different response.
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A web interface may be fine for you, but you need to understand that most of
the people who help in the MS newsgroups - like me - use newsreaders and
will not see the same thing you do. There is no "scrolling up" for us. And
yes, most of us have either tried and/or currently use *real* forums in
addition to Usenet. A real forum is self-contained; i.e., it doesn't leech
Usenet posts. Those of use who participate in many Usenet groups find it
far more efficient to use a newsreader. And many of us do both, but only at
real forums.

If you want to continue using a web interface to Usenet, that's your choice.
Just understand that the people from whom you want help don't do that. At
least quote some of the previous replies and reiterate the problem so we
know what you're talking about and can help you.
I will find help elsewhere and stop posting here, though if you choose
to reply I will read (but not respond to) your post
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I'm truly sorry you feel that way. I certainly didn't mean to hurt your
feelings. If you prefer posting on forums, here are two *real* forums that
are excellent, run and used by many of the people who also help out in the
MS newsgroups:

http://www.computerhaven.info/
http://aumha.net/index.php
p.s. Here is what I've been looking at:
http://forums.techarena.in/vista-help/698805.htm#post4066953
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Yes, I know. I saw that in your headers and that's how I knew from where you
were posting.

Malke
 
Many, many thanks! This solved the problem with Excel and will
certainly decrease my frustration.

I looked for a similar option in Word and did not find one. I don't
have a clue what this option does, so maybe it doesn't even make sense
in Word. I'm still seeking a solution for this problem for Word files
if anyone has any ideas. They only open if Word is already open,
otherwise I get "Windows cannot find {file path}. Make sure you typed
the name correctly, and then try again." I have tried the other
suggestions in this thread with no luck.

Again, many thanks for the Excel fix!
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One thing comes to my mind: in the file-association setup, you will
normally see something like "some executable file" "%1" in the opens-with
dialog box. If the quotes around the %1 are missing, spaces in the file or
path name can - no *will* - cause problems.

I'm new to Vista, but AFAIK, this needs to done in the Registry in Vista.
However, after a quick look, I don't see where.

OK, I looked in a book. It didn't help much. Right click on the file name,
choose Properties, and on the General tab, in the Opens With area, click
Change. But I don't see where to put the quotes in.

Maybe I shouldn't think in XP terms :-)

....Or maybe this will lead someone to suggest a working solution (if you &
I are lucky).
 
Gene E. Bloch said:
One thing comes to my mind: in the file-association setup, you will
normally see something like "some executable file" "%1" in the opens-with
dialog box. If the quotes around the %1 are missing, spaces in the file or
path name can - no *will* - cause problems.

I'm new to Vista, but AFAIK, this needs to done in the Registry in Vista.
However, after a quick look, I don't see where.

OK, I looked in a book. It didn't help much. Right click on the file name,
choose Properties, and on the General tab, in the Opens With area, click
Change. But I don't see where to put the quotes in.

Maybe I shouldn't think in XP terms :-)

....Or maybe this will lead someone to suggest a working solution (if you &
I are lucky).
Click to expand...
 
I have been having this problem with all Office applications on Vista SP1
Office SP1. Cannot find file when opening in explorer. Microsoft this problem
appears to have been around for a long time. Surely you can figure a
solution. Makes me want to use another product as its very debilitating.
 
I have been having this problem with all Office applications on Vista SP1
Office SP1. Cannot find file when opening in explorer. Microsoft this problem
appears to have been around for a long time. Surely you can figure a
solution. Makes me want to use another product as its very debilitating.
Click to expand...

Thanks for your faith in me, but in the two months since my post, I haven't
become Microsoft, or learned a solution to your problem.

Besides, I don't even have the original post available from my newsserver,
so I'm not even sure what your problem is.

BTW, did you try my proposed solution (in case it refers to your problem)?
 
I've had this problem for a couple months now and finally got sick of
opening of the file in excel.. The fixed worked!!! now I can double
click on the file and open it haha!!.. I think this problem came up
after a windows update. The only time I ever notice something different
is after an update, especially when they shutdown my computer without
asking in the middle of the night... Extremely annoying when I have work
documents open..
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Don't let windows update by itself. Set it to tell you when updates are
available, and start the process when *you* want it to run.
 
To Oceanview
It's not a very good idea to walk away with work docs open-- at least for
any length of time.
 
Why would that be?

Camper
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Because Windows Update will cause a reboot :-)

In some environments, someone might walk up and do something impolite...
It's a security hole.

I mentioned your question to my partner; she rolled her eyes.
 
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