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Disk or File System Error Message Importing Registry File

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Article ID:168794
Last Review:November 15, 2006
Revision:1.1
This article was previously published under Q168794
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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 <filename>.reg: Error opening the file. There may be a disk or file system error.

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CAUSE

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

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RESOLUTION

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

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Method 1

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

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Method 2

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

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MORE INFORMATION

A batch file for importing a .reg file might look like this:
start regedit <filename>.reg

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APPLIES TO
•Microsoft Windows 95

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kbenv kberrmsg KB168794

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