could not find a part of the path

hii 

Every time I try to save the project, this message pops up. I've tried all the solutions in the community, but the problem hasn't been resolved. What should I do?"

Error message window with red cross icon stating 'Could not find a part of the path.' and options for 'Knowledge Base', 'Community', and an 'OK' button.



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[edited by: RWS Community AI at 5:25 AM (GMT 1) on 20 Oct 2025]
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  • Probability score: 0.6  

    Question improvement suggestion: Provide the exact version of Trados Studio you are using and any specific troubleshooting steps you have already attempted.  

    In the meantime, based on the information you have provided, here is a suggested answer to your question:  

    Hello,  

    It seems you're encountering a common issue related to file path limitations in Windows. Here are some steps you can take to resolve the "could not find a part of the path" error when saving your project in Trados Studio:  

    **Step 1:** Check the length of the file path. Ensure that the total length of the path, including the filename, does not exceed 255 characters. If it does, consider shortening the folder names or the filename itself. Aim for filenames under 100 characters for safety.  

    **Step 2:** Remove any trailing spaces from the project name and ensure that the project folder structure is not overly complex.  

    **Step 3:** If you are using GroupShare, ensure that the project template is correctly set up. Go to File > Setup > Project Templates and remove any templates mentioned in the error message.  

    **Step 4:** Check your antivirus settings. Sometimes, antivirus software can interfere with file saving. Add Trados Studio as an exception in your antivirus settings, particularly for the Temp folder located at C:\Users\%username%\App Data\Local\Temp.  

    **Step 5:** Clear the Temp folder. Close Trados Studio, navigate to %temp% in Windows Explorer, and delete any unnecessary files.  

    **Step 6:** If the issue persists, consider restarting your computer and then reopening Trados Studio to see if the problem continues.  

    If you continue to experience issues, please provide the exact version of Trados Studio you are using and any specific troubleshooting steps you have already attempted. This information will help in offering more tailored assistance.  

    I hope this answer addressed your question. If not, please reject the answer, add the question improvement suggestion information, and click the RWS Community AI checkbox on the right to try again.  

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