Article ID: 291779 - Last Review: January 15, 2006 - Revision: 1.2

"Bad Command Structure" Error Message Occurs When You Extract Files from a Compressed Folder

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SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to extract files from a compressed folder, you may receive the following error message:
Compressed (zipped) folders was unable to create the specified directory. Ensure that the directory does not already exist, and that the path entered is valid.
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CAUSE

This issue can occur if you do not type an explicit path when you type a folder name in the Files will be extracted to this directory box. For example, this issue can occur if you type test instead of c:\test.
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RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, type the complete path to the location that you want the files to be extracted to.
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STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.
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APPLIES TO
  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
  • Microsoft Windows Advanced Server, Limited Edition
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Keywords: 
kbprb kbui KB291779
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