There is a file or folder called "c:\Program" which could cause certain applications to not function correctly. Renaming it to "c:\Program1" would solve this problem

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Original title: "file name warning" message

In the past week or so, I have been getting a warning box that shows up on my desk top (of Windows 8) whenever I boot up. It says "There is a file or folder called "c:\Program" which could cause certain applications to not function correctly. Renaming it to "c:\Program1" would solve this problem. Would you like to rename it now?" and there are 2 options: "rename" or "ignore". I "Binged" it, and there are some very old discussions about this (like 5+ yrs ago) and the consensus seems to be that it is a Windows issue. What do I need to do to get rid of it?

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Ok so here is how i SOLVED this problem.

In my case while investigating this on a clients device i found that a VOIP program was causing this issue and the error message popped up, and renaming the folder wont work because the program is running.

So i found the voip program (in the task bar in this case) and closed it. I then found the folder that needed renaming, "c:\program" and renamed it to "c:\program1"

Then restarted the computer and... No pop up.

Hope this helps.

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Anonymous

2017-10-18T19:58:07+00:00

Yes, I would like to rename it now.
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Anonymous

2017-08-31T13:51:04+00:00

I had a similar problem generated by a different application program before, please see my replies on Page 4 of this thread for a possible recourse.

If that doesn't work, try IObit Uninstaller, it is a very powerful and free application program.
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2017-08-31T11:02:47+00:00

I have a program installed called "Advanced - PC- Care" which I have been unable to remove

by uninstalling it in the Control Panel; which sends me the message that the install has not been able to proceed because the "unins 000.msg is missing" . "Please correct the problem or obtain a new copy of the program" I see that this program should be renamed to

"C/PROGRAM 1"; to activate the Control Panel "uninstall": just how does one do this?

Having spent hours trying to remove this troublesome program, I would be most appreciative of your advice and assistance with this problem.

Best regards, Evan Thomas email: ******@gmail.com telephone: 01277 354063
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Anonymous

2013-09-04T11:59:29+00:00
Hi,
- Could you please provide the file location when you click on rename the file?
I would suggest you to try these steps and let us know the results.
1. Place the computer in clean boot state and check if there is any program triggering this error message.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135

Note: Once done troubleshooting, follow the steps from “How to reset the computer to start as usual after clean boot troubleshooting” to bring the computer to normal mode.
1. You may even run a virus scan on the computer to make sure this isn't a virus infection.
http://www.microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx

Note: Any data files that are infected may only be cleaned by deleting the file entirely, which means there is a potential for data loss.

Hope these steps might help you to find what is causing the issue. Please do get back with the results.
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