Article: Q109848
Product(s): Microsoft Disk Operating System
Version(s): MS-DOS:5.0,5.0a,6.0
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s):
Last Modified: 26-NOV-1999
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft MS-DOS operating system versions 5.0, 5.0a, 6.0
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SYMPTOMS
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When you try to copy files to a floppy disk with Microsoft MS-DOS Shell, the
following error message may be generated:
Invalid path.
-or-
Copying file: <filename> 1 of 1
Invalid path.
1. Skip this file or directory and continue
2. Try this file or directory again.
CAUSE
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This problem occurs if the floppy disk is damaged or is not formatted.
RESOLUTION
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Format the floppy disk, or replace it with a floppy disk known to be reliable,
then try to copy the files again.
MORE INFORMATION
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Quit MS-DOS Shell and run a DIR command on the floppy disk. If the error message
"General Failure Reading Drive" is displayed, format the floppy disk using the
MS-DOS FORMAT command and try again. If the error still appears, the floppy disk
may be physically damaged and should be replaced with a different disk.
Additional query words: 5.00 5.00a, 6.00 dosshell invalid
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Keywords :
Technology : kbMSDOSSearch kbMSDOS600 kbMSDOS500 kbMSDOS500a
Version : MS-DOS:5.0,5.0a,6.0
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