yes i also have visual studio code installed but it seems that it is not the problem because when i try to delete that file, it says that the file is open in chrome...
Why is there a debug file on my computer and how to I fix it
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In the debug file it says [1010/132558.157:ERROR:directory_reader_win.cc(43)] FindFirstFile: The system cannot find the path specified. (0x3)
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Anonymous
2020-10-15T06:45:39+00:00 -
Sumit 44,316 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator2020-10-15T03:16:47+00:00 Does anyone hitting the issue have Visual Studio code installed?
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Anonymous
2020-10-15T03:12:30+00:00 I got the same error. It's popping up in directories that I am usually in. I use powershell to navigate through my files/folders and sometimes stay in that directory. After a while I find that debug.log popped up.
[1014/180815.184:ERROR:directory_reader_win.cc(43)] FindFirstFile: The system cannot find the path specified. (0x3)
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Anonymous
2020-10-15T01:56:28+00:00 Thanks, CG.
I just got a new Windows update, along with an Edge update I assume, and based on the time stamp I'm sure it is related to opening PDF files.
So basically, it is nothing to worry about and I can delete it.
--- Tom
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Anonymous
2020-10-14T20:27:48+00:00 I have same problem. However, my debug file is created when I open multiple PDF files in Microsoft Edge.