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Q168794: Disk or File System Error Message Importing Registry File

Article: Q168794
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 95
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbenv kberrmsg win95
Last Modified: 17-DEC-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
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SYMPTOMS
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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.

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

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

Method 1
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Move the .bat file to the folder that contains the .reg file.

Method 2
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Move the .reg file to the folder that contains the .bat file.

MORE INFORMATION
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A batch file for importing a .reg file might look like this:

  start regedit <filename>.reg

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Keywords          : kbenv kberrmsg win95 
Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
Version           : 95

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