Troubleshooting Exceptions: System.IO.DirectoryNotFoundException

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A DirectoryNotFoundException exception is thrown when part of a file path or a directory is not found.

Associated Tips

  • Verify that the directory appears in the specified location.
    Check that the directory exists in the specified location.

  • When using relative paths, make sure the current directory is correct.
    The path may be incorrect if you are assuming an incorrect current directory.

See Also

Tasks

How to: Use the Exception Assistant

Reference

DirectoryNotFoundException