Unable to save HTML file

"C. Roy Blye" <myname@example.invalid> wrote in message
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> Is there a way to put this twit on ignore?
>
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Actions-Junk Mail.
It's called a Killfile....

 

C. Roy Blye wrote:<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> Is there a way to put this twit on ignore?<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

Yeah, it's called "self control". Don't like his messages? Don't read them.

Alias<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
>
> "ray" <ray@zianet.com> wrote in message
> news:7hhr7pF2t9b43U28@mid.individual.net...<!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
>> On Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:08:32 -0400, C. Roy Blye wrote:
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>>> Ray,
>>>
>>> Your useless comments are not welcomed.
>>>
>>> crb<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
>>
>> Thanks! You've made my day! This is absolutely hilarious - all this time
>> and bandwidth wasted on a system that won't allow you to edit a file
>> because a browser has it open!
>>
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>>>
>>> "ray" <ray@zianet.com> wrote in message
>>> news:7hhobcF2t9b43U27@mid.individual.net...
>>>> On Thu, 17 Sep 2009 19:49:02 -0400, C. Roy Blye wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> 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:UsersMeDesktopfolder namefilename.html file. Make
>>>>> sure the path and filename are correct."
>>>>
>>>> Patient: Doctor, Doctor - it hurts when I do this!
>>>>
>>>> Doctor: Well, don't do that.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> 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%238NKHA.3192@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "C. Roy Blye" <myname@example.invalid> wrote in message
>>>>>> news:utukQR7NKHA.3552@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>> 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:UsersMeDesktopfolder namefilename.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'.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
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Thanks,
crb

"Gordon" <gordonbparker@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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>
> "C. Roy Blye" <myname@example.invalid> wrote in message
> news:42907B44-C287-441E-8EA9-322DBEDAFC98@microsoft.com...<!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
>> Is there a way to put this twit on ignore?
>>
>><!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
> Actions-Junk Mail.
> It's called a Killfile.... <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

 

On Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:56:17 -0400, C. Roy Blye wrote:
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> Hello Everybody,
>
> Here's a tidbit that may or may not shed any light on my problem:
>
> The same exact problem occurred a few months ago. (At least the outward
> appearance was exactly the same; the underlying cause may have been
> different.) After many hours of teeth-gnashing and hair-pulling and
> trial-and-error, I stumbled on a fix. By changing the folder containing
> the HTML file from "All files" to "Documents" (in
> properties...customize), the problem went away. I thought at the time
> that was exceedingly strange, but it worked, so I just left it alone and
> went on my merry way. Now the problem is back, and of course the same
> strange fix doesn't apply.
>
> I still have a sneaky suspicion that there might be a correlation with
> the QuickTime update (see prior message). That was the only significant
> change to my computer after the time that there wasn't a problem.
> However, that level of knowledge is way out of my league.
>
> Just a thought,
> CRB
> <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

If you can't save the file when it's open in IE, I suggest you try the
same situation with another browser. May give you a clue as to whether
it's a systemic problem or an IE problem.

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>
> "C. Roy Blye" <myname@example.invalid> wrote in message
> news:utukQR7NKHA.3552@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...<!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
>> 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:UsersMeDesktopfolder namefilename.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.
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On 9/18/09, the entity C. Roy Blye wrote this:<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> Peter,<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
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> Sorry, I don't know what you're getting at. I've been creating html files in
> folders on my Desktop for many years with no problems. Where else would I put
> them?<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

Anywhere. In Documents, in existing folders, in folders that you
create, in subfolders of the preceding three, on external drives...

I am hoping that you were joking and that you caught me
<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> crb<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

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> "Peter Foldes" <okf22@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:O%23aKsMAOKHA.3284@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...<!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
>> "Cannot create the C:UsersMeDesktopfolder namefilename.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" <myname@example.invalid> wrote in message
>> news:utukQR7NKHA.3552@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...<!--coloro:darkred--><span style="color:darkred <!--/coloro-->
>>> 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:UsersMeDesktopfolder namefilename.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.
>>><!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
>> <!--colorc--><!--/colorc--><!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

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On Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:11:11 -0400, "C. Roy Blye"
<myname@example.invalid> wrote:
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>
>Notepad ++ error message:
>"Save failed
>Please check whether this file is opened in another program."<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
>Notepad error message:
>"Cannot create the
>C:UsersRoyDesktopWebPagestest.html file
>Make sure that the path and file name are correct."<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

As I suspected... Notepad was giving you a false generic error.
Notepad++ is providing the real error message.
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>When I open the file with Firefox it works!! Yay! Are we on to something?
>It would be great if this sheds light on the problem. I wouldn't consider it
>a fix, though.
>The Microsoft method is still broken, and I really need it to be working.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

Yes.... the problem is with MS IE locking the file. I'm not sure you
can correct that. It could be some update you loaded, or some tweak in
MSIE.

One thing I might try first would be to reset MS IE. Perhaps there's
some setting that has caused this behavior.

Tools -> Internet Options -> Advanced -> Reset

See if that helps. If not, the only choice would be a system restore,
or perhaps trying later upgrades of MS IE (perhaps to V8?).

 

Bob,

Many thanks for your help!
All of the choices you mention look a bit onerous to me.

The warning note at the reset button basically says "Do this only if you're
contemplating suicide." It talks about disabling add-ons, but doesn't say
whether it would be permanent, or how to re-enable them, or even what they
are. Not very helpful.

As I mentioned earlier in this thread, I had a bad experience the last time
I did a restore because it bombed my security software.

As for upgrading to IE8, I've been told there are bugs with it and that I
should hold off until they're fixed. If I did upgrade to IE8 and didn't like
it, I suppose there's no way to go back to IE7 (at least though a trusted
source)?

Well, I gotta do something. Here goes! Will post back with results.

Thanks again!
CRB


"+Bob+" <nomailplease@example.com> wrote in message
newse58b55j97v7qjdajoh0d88c5fj7acia5l@4ax.com...<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> On Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:11:11 -0400, "C. Roy Blye"
> <myname@example.invalid> wrote:
><!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
>>
>>Notepad ++ error message:
>>"Save failed
>>Please check whether this file is opened in another program."<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
><!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
>>Notepad error message:
>>"Cannot create the
>>C:UsersRoyDesktopWebPagestest.html file
>>Make sure that the path and file name are correct."<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
>
> As I suspected... Notepad was giving you a false generic error.
> Notepad++ is providing the real error message.
><!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
>>When I open the file with Firefox it works!! Yay! Are we on to something?
>>It would be great if this sheds light on the problem. I wouldn't consider
>>it
>>a fix, though.
>>The Microsoft method is still broken, and I really need it to be working.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
>
> Yes.... the problem is with MS IE locking the file. I'm not sure you
> can correct that. It could be some update you loaded, or some tweak in
> MSIE.
>
> One thing I might try first would be to reset MS IE. Perhaps there's
> some setting that has caused this behavior.
>
> Tools -> Internet Options -> Advanced -> Reset
>
> See if that helps. If not, the only choice would be a system restore,
> or perhaps trying later upgrades of MS IE (perhaps to V8?).
>
> <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

 

On Sat, 19 Sep 2009 09:06:49 -0400, "C. Roy Blye"
<myname@example.invalid> wrote:
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>Bob,
>
>Many thanks for your help!
>All of the choices you mention look a bit onerous to me.
>
>The warning note at the reset button basically says "Do this only if you're
>contemplating suicide." It talks about disabling add-ons, but doesn't say
>whether it would be permanent, or how to re-enable them, or even what they
>are. Not very helpful.
>
>As I mentioned earlier in this thread, I had a bad experience the last time
>I did a restore because it bombed my security software.
>
>As for upgrading to IE8, I've been told there are bugs with it and that I
>should hold off until they're fixed. If I did upgrade to IE8 and didn't like
>it, I suppose there's no way to go back to IE7 (at least though a trusted
>source)?
>
>Well, I gotta do something. Here goes! Will post back with results.
>
>Thanks again!
>CRB
>
><!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

The IE Reset is fairly tame, despite the warnings. Fear it not!

The IE8 upgrade is more of an issue. There are bugs, and there are
some changes to the interface - not necessarily better, depending on
what you prefer.

 

This is just to mention, I developed the same problem (so it is reproducible). Several things started to behave a bit weirdly after
the monthly MS update releases for me. But, as you said, there was also an update to QuickTime (which I gather may have been to
better support iTunes 9 & maybe some security issues besides). The QuickTime update was 9 Sep, 09, & iTunes was again updated 22
Sep, 09, which is after your message.

Having said that, I'm guessing MS is securing up Vista to a non enjoyable state so that people will buy Windows 7, & Apple is taking
advantage of that by showing super friendliness in their software & service to entice people to buy Apple products. Next, bored
Apple users will buy Windows, then, when the user groups become unhappy, they'll turn & repeat, every action representing cash flow.

So once again, I feel like a crash test dummy or a rat in a maze.


"C. Roy Blye" <myname@example.invalid> wrote in message news:C6179CDF-9521-482A-B561-3EE9F61C7936@microsoft.com...<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
> Bob,
>
> Many thanks for your help!
> All of the choices you mention look a bit onerous to me.
>
> The warning note at the reset button basically says "Do this only if you're contemplating suicide." It talks about disabling
> add-ons, but doesn't say whether it would be permanent, or how to re-enable them, or even what they are. Not very helpful.
>
> As I mentioned earlier in this thread, I had a bad experience the last time I did a restore because it bombed my security
> software.
>
> As for upgrading to IE8, I've been told there are bugs with it and that I should hold off until they're fixed. If I did upgrade to
> IE8 and didn't like it, I suppose there's no way to go back to IE7 (at least though a trusted source)?
>
> Well, I gotta do something. Here goes! Will post back with results.
>
> Thanks again!
> CRB
>
>
> "+Bob+" <nomailplease@example.com> wrote in message newse58b55j97v7qjdajoh0d88c5fj7acia5l@4ax.com...<!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
>> On Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:11:11 -0400, "C. Roy Blye"
>> <myname@example.invalid> wrote:
>><!--coloro:darkred--><span style="color:darkred <!--/coloro-->
>>>
>>>Notepad ++ error message:
>>>"Save failed
>>>Please check whether this file is opened in another program."<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
>><!--coloro:darkred--><span style="color:darkred <!--/coloro-->
>>>Notepad error message:
>>>"Cannot create the
>>>C:UsersRoyDesktopWebPagestest.html file
>>>Make sure that the path and file name are correct."<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
>>
>> As I suspected... Notepad was giving you a false generic error.
>> Notepad++ is providing the real error message.
>><!--coloro:darkred--><span style="color:darkred <!--/coloro-->
>>>When I open the file with Firefox it works!! Yay! Are we on to something?
>>>It would be great if this sheds light on the problem. I wouldn't consider it
>>>a fix, though.
>>>The Microsoft method is still broken, and I really need it to be working.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
>>
>> Yes.... the problem is with MS IE locking the file. I'm not sure you
>> can correct that. It could be some update you loaded, or some tweak in
>> MSIE.
>>
>> One thing I might try first would be to reset MS IE. Perhaps there's
>> some setting that has caused this behavior.
>>
>> Tools -> Internet Options -> Advanced -> Reset
>>
>> See if that helps. If not, the only choice would be a system restore,
>> or perhaps trying later upgrades of MS IE (perhaps to V8?).
>>
>><!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
> <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->