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Extracting a Rational Project gives error message: The system cannot find the path specified

Troubleshooting


Problem

When unzipping a project you get the following error: "Error: The system cannot find the path specified. Cannot create: "

Symptom

Cause

The location of where you are trying to extract the project is causing the paths to exceed the winzip limitation. You might be working on the desktop, which causes the path to add C:\Documents and Settings\Username\Desktop\

Resolving The Problem

Move the compressed file to another location, one which has a shorter path. For example, move it to the c drive so the only thing added to the path is C:\

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Document Information

Modified date:
16 June 2018

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swg21170368