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what is fakepath?

  • 09-06-2011 6:21pm
    #1
    snowdaze
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 338 ✭✭


    recently I have ahd trouble attaching documents to my gmail.

    instead of a normal attachment, I get something like c:/fakepath/the folder name/the file name.doc

    the file doesn't attach.

    I am really struggling with this!!

    Any ideas what is causing it or how do I get around it?

    thanks:)


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  • #2
    EKRIUQ
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,386 ✭✭✭EKRIUQ


    the "Fakepath" bit is a result of your IE settings ...check Internet Options >> Security >> Correct Zone >> Custom Level >> down in the Miscellaneous section "include local directory..."

    If using Internet explorer try switching to Firefox, if not I don't know what's causing it.


  • #3
    Biggins
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 34,567 ✭✭✭✭Biggins


    I don't know for sure what can be causing it either but for curiosity sake, try running a virus scan (Malwarebytes is the best - see here)
    There might be a slight chance that a virus could have done some file or settings damage.


  • #4
    snowdaze
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 338 ✭✭snowdaze


    Thanks for the advice - changed to firefox and I can't even get into my gmail!!! I changed the settings but to no avail.

    I tried the link Biggins and did the analysis....seems my laptop has issues but not sure why...no virus though...stability issues I think it said.

    I can still not get anything to attach. The fakepath comes up if I try to attach from the desktop....if I try to attach form anywhere else I get the path shown as an attachment but it doesn't attach..hope I have explained it ok.

    Thanks for your help but I cannot get around this...it seems so stupid:(


  • #5
    Biggins
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 34,567 ✭✭✭✭Biggins


    Is it possible for you to back up your stuff and then do a back to "factory state" restore?


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