Microsoft KB Archive/168794

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Disk or File System Error Message Importing Registry File

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Q168794

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows 95

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SYMPTOMS
When you try to import a registry (.reg) file by using a batch (.bat) file, you may receive the following error message:

Cannot import .reg: Error opening the file. There may be a disk or file system error.

CAUSE
The .bat file is not in the same folder as the .reg file.

RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, use either of the following methods:

Method 1
Move the .bat file to the folder that contains the .reg file.

Method 2
Move the .reg file to the folder that contains the .bat file.

MORE INFORMATION
A batch file for importing a .reg file might look like this:

"start regedit .reg" Keywords : kbenv kberrmsg win95

Issue type :

Technology : kbWin95search kbWin95