path error

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I just upgraded to Vista Ultimate with one-step update. Some of the default
folder locations for temp files were changed and after problems with ActiveX
I returned to the defaults.

Still having problems with path errors. For instance when I try to access
print preview when trying to print from mapquest the following error is
generated:

Cannot find
'file:///C:/Users/Arne%20E%20Olsen/%25USERP~1/AppData/Local/Temp/Low/TZKZ8MIE.h... Make sure the path or Internet address is correct.

There are no restore points (?) and I didn't make a backup immediately after
the upgrade.
 
Hi Arne,

This is wrong: %25USERP~1, it shouldn't be part of the path. I would suggest
you clear the Temporary Internet Files and remove any related plug-ins from
Internet Options in the control panel. The former is on the general tab, the
latter is on the programs tab under 'manage add-ons'.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
My thoughts http://rick-mvp.blogspot.com
 
Rick,

The %25USERP~1 is still present in the path.

Is is possible to run a repair install of Vista Ultimate? The Anytime
upgrade license is not yet listed in Digital Locker.

Arne
 
Rick,

I tend to think it is the OS. For instance, I cannot open any Excel files
and cannot even uninstall Office Professional 2007. When first upgraded to
Ultimate, everything seemed to running OK. Then I redirected the temp files
and IE was not running smoothly. After I could not download a gadget, ...
And I noticed that the logical partiions on the boot hard drive were grayed
out and could not be indexed. After those were reformated, they could be
indexed.

Arne
 
Rick,

TEMP=%USERP~1\AppData\Local\Temp
or
TMP=%USERP~1\AppData\Local\Temp

The enviroment variables are set to:
%USER PROFILE%\AppData\Local\Temp

The USERPROFILE is set to:
USERPROFILE=C:\Users\Arne E Olsen

Arne
 
Hi,

Odd indeed. Click start and type regedit to open the registry editor. Expand
to this key:

HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Environment

What are the types and data values of the TEMP and TMP strings?

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
My thoughts http://rick-mvp.blogspot.com
 
Rick,

Found that I did have a backup copy of Vista in Retrospect 7.5, but when I
restored the system it did not fix the problem. I thought that this is due to
not having done a full format when updating to Vista - so XP was reinstalled
to begin the upgrade path again.

Arne
 
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