"Bad Command Structure" Error Message Occurs When You Extract Files from a Compressed Folder (291779)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
  • Microsoft Windows Advanced Server, Limited Edition
This article was previously published under Q291779

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.

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.

RESOLUTION

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

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:1/15/2006
Keywords:kbprb kbui KB291779
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