Windows 10: "The specified path does not exist"

Discus and support "The specified path does not exist" in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; Yesterday, I changed the registry for ProgramFilesDir and ProgramFilesDir x86 from C:\ to F:\, and now today when I try opening any application such as... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by Alanxloh, Mar 8, 2020.

  1. Alanxloh Win User

    "The specified path does not exist"


    Yesterday, I changed the registry for ProgramFilesDir and ProgramFilesDir x86 from C:\ to F:\, and now today when I try opening any application such as CMD Adminstrator, Regedit, Task Manager, even Microsoft Word, or try to recover my Bitlocker Key, when I try to decrypt my laptop, reset my laptop, an error comes up saying "The specified path does not exist."


    I have also tried to move the ProgramFiles folders to F:\ but it gets stuck in the "Discovering" process.

    Resetting or going into Safe Mode doesn't work since I don't have the Bitlocker Key which I can't recover because it shows me the error.

    CMD Administrator doesn't work either but I can open the regular CMD.

    And I'm pretty sure any other system application doesn't work either like services. msc, etc.


    Any help would be great thanks.


    Device:

    Windows 10

    Dell G5 5590

    Intel Core i5-9300H

    :)
     
    Alanxloh, Mar 8, 2020
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  2. 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.
     
    Melowin Mar, Mar 8, 2020
    #2
  3. 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" [​IMG]
     
    Cornishman, Mar 8, 2020
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  4. Ernie San Win User

    "The specified path does not exist"

    Microsoft Photos can't access specified device, path or file

    Hello Suraj,

    One of the possible reason why you are getting an error message "Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file. You may not have the appropriate permissions to access the item",
    may be due to the corrupted shortcut, if the file needs a permission or
    error if the shortcut or installation is attempting to access a location that is not currently available such as a networked or a removable drive. In order for us to assist you better, we'd like to ask the following:

    • Did you make any changes to your computer before experiencing this issue? If yes, tell us more about it.
    • What troubleshooting steps have you tried so far?
    • Have you checked if you are using the administrator access? If yes, do you have any guess or standard profile on your computer?
    • Which application are you using to access photos? Is it an application that you download from the Microsoft Store?

    Meanwhile, we recommend checking the article about "Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file" error when you try to install, update or start a program or file
    on this link. It's applicable to Windows 7, this is to guide us to
    isolate the main issue why you are unable to access the photos on your device.

    We are looking forward to your reply.
     
    Ernie San, Mar 8, 2020
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