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timwilky · 23-02-06, 09:48 PM

Why cannot I create a diretory with the name sys

if I attempt to create it

mkdir sys

I get The system cannot find the file specified.

I discovered this trying to install visual studio and the installation fails attempting to create C:\Program Files\Microsoft Visual Studio 8\VC\crt\src\sys

At first I thought it was protection or too many sub directories etc. but no it simply does not like a directory to be named sys

BTW XP Professional SP2 patched upto date

Googled and googled but cant find anything obvious

23-02-06, 10:08 PM

Erm tim right click and make new folder then name sys

mine lets me

service pack 2 win xp pro

timwilky · 23-02-06, 10:22 PM

no that don't work

First thing I tried was to use the file explorer, I get "cannot rename new folder: cannot find the specified file"

TSM · 23-02-06, 10:30 PM

Umm, there should be no reason that it does not work. SYS is not a reserved word in windows. What i mean by that is you cannot call a folder LPT1 or COM1 etc.. because they are reserved. I tried what you have and its fine on my comp.

23-02-06, 10:33 PM

the only thing i can think of Tim possibly you already have a folder named sys maybe hidden from view try using the folder options to make all folders and files visible.

i have tried it on 3 machines now all xp in various guises and not one complains at all

timwilky · 23-02-06, 11:36 PM

Can do it no problem when I am in safe mode but not when windows starts normally. I have removed my anti virus etc still cannot find cause of this problem

24-02-06, 12:09 AM

A perplexing little problem their Tim are you the administrator on that machine ?

is there a possibility there is still something of the antivirus or even windows own firewall that is perhaps not allowing the creation of the folder.

and if you create it in safe mode will it not still be there when you start widows normally ?

24-02-06, 12:21 AM

Why do you "need" to call it sys if it dosnt work

24-02-06, 07:18 AM

I should check the permissions on the parent folder and make sure they arent restricted in anyway.

If you'de in XP pro you can turn off "use simple folder permissions" in folder options.

24-02-06, 12:30 PM

And there was me thinking from the subject that you had a problem with your double glazing.

23-02-06, 09:48 PM	#1
timwilky Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Not in Yorkshire. (Thank God) Posts: 4,116	calling all window boffins Why cannot I create a diretory with the name sys if I attempt to create it mkdir sys I get The system cannot find the file specified. I discovered this trying to install visual studio and the installation fails attempting to create C:\Program Files\Microsoft Visual Studio 8\VC\crt\src\sys At first I thought it was protection or too many sub directories etc. but no it simply does not like a directory to be named sys BTW XP Professional SP2 patched upto date Googled and googled but cant find anything obvious __________________ Not Grumpy, opinionated.

23-02-06, 10:22 PM	#3
timwilky Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Not in Yorkshire. (Thank God) Posts: 4,116	no that don't work First thing I tried was to use the file explorer, I get "cannot rename new folder: cannot find the specified file" __________________ Not Grumpy, opinionated.

23-02-06, 10:30 PM	#4
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	Umm, there should be no reason that it does not work. SYS is not a reserved word in windows. What i mean by that is you cannot call a folder LPT1 or COM1 etc.. because they are reserved. I tried what you have and its fine on my comp. __________________ OTR: KTM 690 Duke R 2015 Full Akro SIDELINE: Kwak ZX636 A1P 2002, Red, R&G's, Yoshi, Double Bubble Screen GONE: Kwak ZX-7R P1, Full Akro, Undertray, Screen GONE: SV650S K2 Very Bruised & Without Fairing, Motovation Frame Sliders, R&G Ally Sprocket Toe Protector, HEL 2 Line Setup, GSXR K1 600 RWU Forks, Barnett Clutch & Springs, Penske 8981 Shock, Gilles Ti Rearsets, Steel Barends, Scottoiler, AFAM Chain & Sprockets, Twin FIAMM Horns, Skidmarx Bellypan, Full Micron Zeta Steel System, Cut down undertay. Forum Problems & Information / Site Suggestions

23-02-06, 11:36 PM	#6
timwilky Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Not in Yorkshire. (Thank God) Posts: 4,116	Can do it no problem when I am in safe mode but not when windows starts normally. I have removed my anti virus etc still cannot find cause of this problem __________________ Not Grumpy, opinionated.

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23-02-06, 10:08 PM	#2
amarko5 Guest Posts: n/a	Erm tim right click and make new folder then name sys mine lets me service pack 2 win xp pro

23-02-06, 10:33 PM	#5
amarko5 Guest Posts: n/a	the only thing i can think of Tim possibly you already have a folder named sys maybe hidden from view try using the folder options to make all folders and files visible. i have tried it on 3 machines now all xp in various guises and not one complains at all

24-02-06, 12:09 AM	#7
amarko5 Guest Posts: n/a	A perplexing little problem their Tim are you the administrator on that machine ? is there a possibility there is still something of the antivirus or even windows own firewall that is perhaps not allowing the creation of the folder. and if you create it in safe mode will it not still be there when you start widows normally ?

24-02-06, 12:21 AM	#8
setanta Guest Posts: n/a	Why do you "need" to call it sys if it dosnt work

24-02-06, 07:18 AM	#9
mysteryjimbo Guest Posts: n/a	I should check the permissions on the parent folder and make sure they arent restricted in anyway. If you'de in XP pro you can turn off "use simple folder permissions" in folder options.

24-02-06, 12:30 PM	#10
Lou M Guest Posts: n/a	And there was me thinking from the subject that you had a problem with your double glazing.