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windows cannot find "c:\windows\system32\msdt.exe make sure it is typed correctly

original title: This the error message that I get......windows cannot find "c:\windows\system32\msdt.exe make sure it is typed crrectly....How do I fix it?

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Hi Farmboy70,

 

Run the SFC (System File Checker) scan on the computer to fix the system file errors on the computer.
To run SFC scan, follow the steps:
Open an elevated command prompt. To do this,

i.           Click Start ,

ii.         click All Programs ,

iii.       click Accessories , right-click Command Prompt ,

iv.        And then click Run as administrator.

v.          If you are prompted for an administrator password or for a confirmation, type the password, or click Allow or Continue.

vi.        At the prompt, type sfc /scannow and hit enter. Once the scan is complete, restart the computer for the changes to take effect

 

Link you may refer to is: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929833

 

Revert back with the results to help us trouble shoot better

 

Thanks and Regards:

Samhrutha G S - Microsoft Support.

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Last updated May 14, 2024 Views 100,697 Applies to: