Troubleshooting
Problem
After the Windows server restart the File system root location no longer available.
Symptom
The File system root location is set to a share in Cognos Configuration, same share that worked well before the server was restarted.
Testing of the File system root location in Cognos Configuration is successful.
Properties page for any File SystemL ocation in Administration shows the following:
File system root location:
The File system root location is set in Cognos Configuration.
No value has been saved for this parameter.
Document Location
Worldwide
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Modified date:
14 January 2026
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ibm16451249