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Article ID: 929678 - Last Review: April 23, 2007 - Revision: 1.1

Error message when you try to capture a source volume by using ImageX.exe in Windows Vista: "The system cannot find the file specified."

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SYMPTOMS

When you try to capture a source volume by using the ImageX.exe tool, you may receive an error message that resembles the following:
The system cannot find the file specified.
This problem only occurs when the destination folder for the capture is a network folder.
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CAUSE

This problem may occur if the source volume that you try to capture has insufficient free disk space. This problem occurs even if the network share has ample disk space.
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WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, free disk space on the source volume. Alternatively, use a larger source volume.
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STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.
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APPLIES TO
  • Windows Vista Business 64-bit Edition
  • Windows Vista Ultimate
  • Windows Vista Starter
  • Windows Vista Home Premium
  • Windows Vista Home Basic
  • Windows Vista Enterprise
  • Windows Vista Business
  • Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit Edition
  • Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition
  • Windows Vista Home Basic 64-bit Edition
  • Windows Vista Enterprise 64-bit Edition
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