The System Cannot Find the File Specified

[mikeshick]

I have executables in a mapped drive to a local drive folder.

When I go through xyplorer, I get the error messabe above. When I go through windows explorer, I don't get an error.

Can anyone point out what to fix?

[admin]

Elaborate on "When I go through xyplorer...", please.

[mikeshick]

sorry for lack of clarity.

going through xyplorer:

1) when I run the executable in the mapped drive while in xyplorer, I get an error.
2) when I use the unc path in xyplorer, and run the executable, I don't get an error.
3) when I go the local drive in xyplorer and run the executable, I don't get an error

going through windows explorer:
1) when I run the executable in the mapped drive while in windows explorer I don't get an error.
2) when I use the unc path in windows explorer, and run the executable, I don't get an error.
3) when I go the local drive in windows explorer and run the executable, I don't get an error

[admin]

Too much clarity. It was just the word "run" that was missing.

1) But something else is missing now: HOW do you run?

2) I'd also like to see a screenshot of the error message.

[mikeshick]

1) But something else is missing now: HOW do you run?

I double click the executable

2) I'd also like to see a screenshot of the error message.

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[admin]

I have executables in a mapped drive to a local drive folder.

Mapped drives point to network folders, not to local folders. Was that a typo?

[Horst]

Mapped drives are user dependent.
Is the drive mapped with the same user as in XY ?

[mikeshick]

Mapped drives point to network folders, not to local folders. Was that a typo?

No. Before using dropbox, we had mapped drives to a NAS. When dropbox came into our workflow, we share local folders and then map the drives to the local folders. A little unconventional, but keeps all of our file references in tact.

Mapped drives are user dependent.
Is the drive mapped with the same user as in XY ?

Not clear on the question. I am the user. When I run the executable on the mapped drive in windows explorer, i have no problem.
When I run the executable on the mapped drive in xyplorer, I get the message shown above.

[admin]

I can achieve something similar using SUBST. E.g. in the XY address bar: !SUBST Q: E:\Test

But no problems starting an EXE from there.

[mikeshick]

I can achieve something similar using SUBST. E.g. in the XY address bar: !SUBST Q: E:\Test

But no problems starting an EXE from there.

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No doubt. I only have the problem on one computer. I'm asking because I cannot figure it out. Same setup's elsewhere without the problem.

[admin]

Already tried a fresh instance?

[mikeshick]

Can you please elaborate?

[admin]

XY with factory defaults. Run fresh; through the address bar to start such in instance.

[mikeshick]

Ok...I'll give it shot. Do I need to backup all my settings first?

[phred]

No. fresh; will open up a new instance of XY with all default settings. Your original instance will not be touched.