"The directory name is invalid" when i run a c++ file in dev c++, anyone else come across this error please help

Answer 1

Have you tried to manually check whether that "C:\ProgramFiles <x86>\Embarcadero\Dev-cpp\" directory existed? cause it seems like the error message was related with non existing directory ...

Answer 2

Can you save a copy of it in SoloLearn and share its link in your post Description? I think it may improve clarity of the problem if the community can review it ...

https://www.sololearn.com/post/75089/?ref=app

Answer 3

Did you specify the full path of the file (including the directory name), or just the basename? normally this shouldn't happen if a full path is used.

But again,for better view of the problwm, I still prefer if you can share a link to a copy of the code ...

Answer 4

Okay hold up, the error shows up on the compiler

Answer 5

The directory name is invalid.
Could not find c:\ProgramFiles <×86>\Embacadero\Dev-cpp\ console pauser.exe.dat

This is the error that shows up on the compiler

Answer 6

It does exist but that is not the file i want to access, i saved the file in another folder. But it is searching in there i dont understand why

Answer 7

I cant share it because its on a pc and im using phone

Answer 8

Maybe later when you're on the PC again ...

Answer 9

Go to save as option and save it as another name it will work