Err Msg: Cannot Copy <Filename>: Cannot Find the Specified...

Last reviewed: April 14, 1997
Article ID: Q163502

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows CE version 1.0

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to copy or move a file from your desktop computer to your Handheld PC (H/PC), you may receive the following error message:

   Cannot copy <filename>: Cannot find the specified file. Make sure you
   specify the correct path and filename.

CAUSE

This behavior occurs when the destination folder on your H/PC no longer exists although it is displayed in H/PC Explorer.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, use one of the following methods:

Re-create the folder on your H/PC, and then copy or move the file to the folder.
Copy or move the file to a different folder on your H/PC.

MORE INFORMATION

To refresh the view in H/PC Explorer, tap Refresh on the View menu.

Additional query words: hand held
Keywords : handheld kberrmsg kbtool wince
Version : 1.00
Platform : WINDOWS

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Last reviewed: April 14, 1997
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