Windows 10: Can't delete the external error path, HELP

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  1. Can't delete the external error path, HELP


    I downloaded a file sent by my friend, and I didn't expect this error came along with her file into my laptop. I try to do anything to delete but failed. Can anyone tell me how to fix this??

    :)
     
    EjingTabbi, Mar 3, 2022
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  2. Add a path to $PATH?

    what exactly do you need to decipher about that path line? also, what are you installing? perhaps i can help.
     
    Easy Rhino, Mar 3, 2022
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  3. jmcslob Win User
    2 x SSD Raid 0 - is this right?

    Hey Fits

    Can you list a few helpful hints for T ski ,maybe a step by step how to OR what to look out for*Cool Can't delete the external error path, HELP :cool:
     
    jmcslob, Mar 3, 2022
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  4. topgundcp Win User

    Can't delete the external error path, HELP

    BCD / boot.ini Deleted HELP


    Boot.ini is used in Windows XP and earlier Version of Windows. However, when you install Windows 10 you had the external HD connected and was marked as active so Windows 10 installation modified this file and re-direct to the Boot Manager.
    More info on this: Where is the boot ini file? Heres how to find the boot ini in Windows 8

    You can try the steps below to see if you can repair the Boot Manager:
    1. Download Macrium Rescue disk: MacriumRescue7170X86.iso - Google Drive
    2. Put it in a USB stick using: Rufus - Create bootable USB
    3. Disconnect your external HD where you had the Boot.ini deleted.
    4. Change the BIOS setting to boot from the USB
    5. Click where I have the arrow pointed at.

      Can't delete the external error path, HELP [​IMG]

    If the steps above does not work and since you cannot boot into Windows to restore from RECYCLE.BIN and I am not sure that you can restore them by connecting the external drive to another PC since these deleted files are under some SID for each user. So yes, you can use Linux to explore it and copy all the files that you've deleted to another drive/USB and rename them accordingly and put them back where they were.

    The worst case is you have to re-install Windows but:
    1. Make sure the drive that you intend to use for Windows OS is connected to the first port on your MB
    2. Make sure that the first boot device is first on the list of boot priority
    3. Disconnect all other drives (Internal/USB)

    Hope this helps and good luck.
     
    topgundcp, Mar 3, 2022
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