MS-DOS Shell Err Msg: Invalid Path (109848)
The information in this article applies to:
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 5.0
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 5.0a
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.0
This article was previously published under Q109848
SYMPTOMS
When you try to copy files to a floppy disk with Microsoft MS-DOS Shell,
the following error message may be generated:
Invalid path.
Copying file: <filename> 1 of 1
Invalid path.
• Skip this file or directory and continue
• Try this file or directory again.
CAUSE
This problem occurs if the floppy disk is damaged or is not formatted.
RESOLUTION
Format the floppy disk, or replace it with a floppy disk known to be
reliable, then try to copy the files again.
MORE INFORMATION
Quit MS-DOS Shell and run a DIR command on the floppy disk. If the error
message "General Failure Reading Drive" is displayed, format the floppy
disk using the MS-DOS FORMAT command and try again. If the error still
appears, the floppy disk may be physically damaged and should be replaced
with a different disk.
| Modification Type: |
Major |
Last Reviewed: |
10/13/2003 |
| Keywords: |
KB109848 |
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