Unable to save HTML file

Hi,

Note: The following description refers to an HTML file residing in a folder
on my computer, not an HTML file on the internet (web page.)

When I open an existing HTML file with Notepad, then attempt to "Save" it,
an alert message box appears which says:
"Cannot create the C:\Users\Me\Desktop\folder name\filename.html file.
Make sure the path and filename are correct."

I can "Save As..." a different file name or different file type, but cannot
"Save" in the normal manner.

This problem only affects saving an HTML file. There is no problem with
other file types.

I'm not certain of the time sequence, but I think I downloaded an update to
QuickTime since the last time there wasn't a problem.

Thanks for your help,

CRB

PS My apologies for apparent multiple postings. I'm not familiar with the
"idiosyncrasies" of this forum. I'm learning, though.

"C. Roy Blye" <> wrote in message news:...
> Hi,
>
> Note: The following description refers to an HTML file residing in a folder
> on my computer, not an HTML file on the internet (web page.)
>
> When I open an existing HTML file with Notepad, then attempt to "Save" it,
> an alert message box appears which says:
> "Cannot create the C:\Users\Me\Desktop\folder name\filename.html file.
> Make sure the path and filename are correct."
>
> I can "Save As..." a different file name or different file type, but cannot
> "Save" in the normal manner.
>
> This problem only affects saving an HTML file. There is no problem with
> other file types.
>
> I'm not certain of the time sequence, but I think I downloaded an update to
> QuickTime since the last time there wasn't a problem.
>
> Thanks for your help,
>
> CRB
>
> PS My apologies for apparent multiple postings. I'm not familiar with the
> "idiosyncrasies" of this forum. I'm learning, though.
>

Try right-clicking Notepad and choosing ' Run as administrator ', then opening/saving the
html document.

If it works you can create a shortcut to Notepad and then right-click > Properties > Advanced
and select ' Run as admin'.

Thanks, Dave

Actually, I have always been able to open a new Notepad (Text Document),
then within the Notepad navigate to an HTML file, open it and then save it
without a problem.

Example:
Right click Desktop...New...Text Document...File...Open...(navigate to html
file, select the file)...Open...File ...Save : no problem. However, if I
leave the Notepad open and then simultaneously open the HTML file in IE,
then I can't "Save" anymore.

What I can't do are either of the following sequences:
1) Right click on an HTML file icon...Open With...Notepad...File...Save or
2) Open an HTML file in IE...right click page...View Source...(Notepad opens
source by default)...File...Save
Either of these methods results in the error message box:
"Cannot create the C:\Users\Me\Desktop\folder name\filename.html file.
Make sure the path and filename are correct."

I should note that I've been doing this for 10 years without issues. The
problem described in this message began just 2-3 days ago. It's new.
Something has changed in my computer to cause it. I mentioned the QuickTime
download as a longshot possibility as a cause.

Thanks again
CRB





"Dave-UK" <Here@home> wrote in message
news:%23bj06%...
>
> "C. Roy Blye" <> wrote in message
> news:...
>> Hi,
>>
>> Note: The following description refers to an HTML file residing in a
>> folder
>> on my computer, not an HTML file on the internet (web page.)
>>
>> When I open an existing HTML file with Notepad, then attempt to "Save"
>> it,
>> an alert message box appears which says:
>> "Cannot create the C:\Users\Me\Desktop\folder name\filename.html file.
>> Make sure the path and filename are correct."
>>
>> I can "Save As..." a different file name or different file type, but
>> cannot
>> "Save" in the normal manner.
>>
>> This problem only affects saving an HTML file. There is no problem with
>> other file types.
>>
>> I'm not certain of the time sequence, but I think I downloaded an update
>> to
>> QuickTime since the last time there wasn't a problem.
>>
>> Thanks for your help,
>>
>> CRB
>>
>> PS My apologies for apparent multiple postings. I'm not familiar with the
>> "idiosyncrasies" of this forum. I'm learning, though.
>>
>
> Try right-clicking Notepad and choosing ' Run as administrator ', then
> opening/saving the
> html document.
>
> If it works you can create a shortcut to Notepad and then right-click >
> Properties > Advanced
> and select ' Run as admin'.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

On Thu, 17 Sep 2009 19:49:02 -0400, "C. Roy Blye"
<> wrote:

>
>I should note that I've been doing this for 10 years without issues. The
>problem described in this message began just 2-3 days ago. It's new.
>Something has changed in my computer to cause it. I mentioned the QuickTime
>download as a longshot possibility as a cause.

Sounds like the file is locked. Vista's file system is known to throw
erroneous error messages when there are lock or security issues with a
file.

I could not reproduce your error.

"Cannot create the C:\Users\Me\Desktop\folder name\filename.html file.

Your path is incorrect. Trying to save it to the Desktop ? Saving to the desktop
will always give you that issue
--
Peter

Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others
Requests for assistance by email can not and will not be acknowledged.

"C. Roy Blye" <> wrote in message
news:...
> Hi,
>
> Note: The following description refers to an HTML file residing in a folder
> on my computer, not an HTML file on the internet (web page.)
>
> When I open an existing HTML file with Notepad, then attempt to "Save" it,
> an alert message box appears which says:
> "Cannot create the C:\Users\Me\Desktop\folder name\filename.html file.
> Make sure the path and filename are correct."
>
> I can "Save As..." a different file name or different file type, but cannot
> "Save" in the normal manner.
>
> This problem only affects saving an HTML file. There is no problem with
> other file types.
>
> I'm not certain of the time sequence, but I think I downloaded an update to
> QuickTime since the last time there wasn't a problem.
>
> Thanks for your help,
>
> CRB
>
> PS My apologies for apparent multiple postings. I'm not familiar with the
> "idiosyncrasies" of this forum. I'm learning, though.
>

Is the file set to read-only by any chance??
Reset it in properties to 'archive"

"Peter Foldes" <> wrote in message news:O#...
> "Cannot create the C:\Users\Me\Desktop\folder name\filename.html file.
>
> Your path is incorrect. Trying to save it to the Desktop ? Saving to the desktop
> will always give you that issue
> --
> Peter

What are you talking about ?
I always save stuff to the Desktop and I never get that message.

"C. Roy Blye" <> wrote in message news:8AA69D9D-E0D4-470B-AF5C-...
> Thanks, Dave
>
> Actually, I have always been able to open a new Notepad (Text Document),
> then within the Notepad navigate to an HTML file, open it and then save it
> without a problem.
>
> Example:
> Right click Desktop...New...Text Document...File...Open...(navigate to html
> file, select the file)...Open...File ...Save : no problem. However, if I
> leave the Notepad open and then simultaneously open the HTML file in IE,
> then I can't "Save" anymore.
>
> What I can't do are either of the following sequences:
> 1) Right click on an HTML file icon...Open With...Notepad...File...Save or
> 2) Open an HTML file in IE...right click page...View Source...(Notepad opens
> source by default)...File...Save
> Either of these methods results in the error message box:
> "Cannot create the C:\Users\Me\Desktop\folder name\filename.html file.
> Make sure the path and filename are correct."
>
> I should note that I've been doing this for 10 years without issues. The
> problem described in this message began just 2-3 days ago. It's new.
> Something has changed in my computer to cause it. I mentioned the QuickTime
> download as a longshot possibility as a cause.
>
> Thanks again
> CRB
>
>
>

I don't know - I can't generate your error message. Have you tried a System restore?

Bob,

Do you have any suggestions for how to diagnose/fix the possible locked
file? That's not a subject I'm knowledgeable about.

Thanks,
crb

"+Bob+" <> wrote in message
news:...
> On Thu, 17 Sep 2009 19:49:02 -0400, "C. Roy Blye"
> <> wrote:
>
>>
>>I should note that I've been doing this for 10 years without issues. The
>>problem described in this message began just 2-3 days ago. It's new.
>>Something has changed in my computer to cause it. I mentioned the
>>QuickTime
>>download as a longshot possibility as a cause.
>
> Sounds like the file is locked. Vista's file system is known to throw
> erroneous error messages when there are lock or security issues with a
> file.
>
> I could not reproduce your error.

Dave,

I'm glad you couldn't reproduce my problem - that would mean YOU have a
problem!

I have considered a System restore as a last resort. The last time I did a
restore, though, it bombed my security software and it took me half a day
to uninstall/re-install/update it. Not fun.

Thanks,
crb


"Dave-UK" <Here@home> wrote in message
news:...
>
> "C. Roy Blye" <> wrote in message
> news:8AA69D9D-E0D4-470B-AF5C-...
>> Thanks, Dave
>>
>> Actually, I have always been able to open a new Notepad (Text Document),
>> then within the Notepad navigate to an HTML file, open it and then save
>> it without a problem.
>>
>> Example:
>> Right click Desktop...New...Text Document...File...Open...(navigate to
>> html file, select the file)...Open...File ...Save : no problem. However,
>> if I leave the Notepad open and then simultaneously open the HTML file in
>> IE, then I can't "Save" anymore.
>>
>> What I can't do are either of the following sequences:
>> 1) Right click on an HTML file icon...Open With...Notepad...File...Save
>> or
>> 2) Open an HTML file in IE...right click page...View Source...(Notepad
>> opens source by default)...File...Save
>> Either of these methods results in the error message box:
>> "Cannot create the C:\Users\Me\Desktop\folder name\filename.html file.
>> Make sure the path and filename are correct."
>>
>> I should note that I've been doing this for 10 years without issues. The
>> problem described in this message began just 2-3 days ago. It's new.
>> Something has changed in my computer to cause it. I mentioned the
>> QuickTime download as a longshot possibility as a cause.
>>
>> Thanks again
>> CRB
>>
>>
>>
>
> I don't know - I can't generate your error message. Have you tried a
> System restore?
>
>
>
>