Windows 10: "The Specified Path Does Not Exist" on some files

So basically I just got a new pc and I have been having trouble dealing with 2 drives as some stuff downloads onto C: Drive and some onto D: Drive. When I thought I had fixed it by making everything download to my D drive, some applications lose their icons on my desktop and when I try to open them I get the "The Specified Path Does Not Exist" error. Anyone know any fixes to this?

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Scanning/system cannot find the path specified

Hi Julia,

The error System cannot find the path specified means that the path named in the command does not exist for the drive specified, or the path was entered incorrectly.

Furthermore, due to the complexity of your concern, we suggest that you post this at

TechNet forum.

Regards.

 

Can't play music CD....The Specified Path does not exist???


Can't play a music CD!
When I put a CD in my drive I get a message: The Specified Path Does Not Exist"?????
Please help!

 

"The specified path does not exist."

Hi YBD. I'm Greg, an installation specialist, 10 years awarded Windows MVP, and Volunteer Moderator, here to help you.

1) Can I see a screenshot so I can see what you're seeing? Here's how to take one and attach using Attach Image button in reply box:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/o...

2) See fixes for the error here:

https://itstillworks.com/12432357/how-to-repair...

https://forums.tomshardware.com/threads/the-spe...



3) See if you can System Restore to a point before the problem began following this guide:

https://www.windowscentral.com/how-use-system-r...

System Restore is your first line of defense and can take you back to a point before a problem began. If it doesn't help then you can undo it. Read about it first in the tutorial above and then try restoring to just before this started.

If the problem repeats or System Restore doesn't work then check which Windows Updates were installed at Settings > Update & Security > Windows Updates > Update History, uninstall them there or System Restore again, then immediately check for and block the
Updates with the Hide Updates tool explained here:
https://www.howtogeek.com/223864/how-to-uninsta...

4) Go over this checklist to make sure the install is set up correctly, optimized for best performance, and any needed repairs get done:

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki...

Start with Step 4 to turn off Startup freeloaders which can conflict and cause issues, then Step 7 to check for infection the most thorough way, then step 10 to check for damaged System Files, and also Step 17 to test a new Local Admin account. Then if necessary
continue with the other steps to go over your install most thoroughly.

5) If nothing else works then do a Repair Install, by installing Media Creation Tool, open tool and choose to Upgrade Now. This reinstalls Windows while keeping files, programs and most settings in place, is the most stable method to advance to the latest version,
and solves most problems.
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/m...

I hope this helps. Based on the results you report back I may have other suggestions if necessary. If you will wait to choose whether the problem is resolved, then I will continue to help until the problem is fixed.

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