How do I solve "the system cannot find the file specified"

Danah

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I had a problem with my windows 8.1 password. I forgot it BUT I solved the issue by following the instructions in this tutorial. I have reached step number 32 which comes after the changes I made for Utilman.exe and cmd.exe. I got this message "The system cannot find the file specified" when I was about to roll back these changes.

Step number 32 says: Type ren Utilman.exe.original Utilman.exe

When I pressed (Enter) I got The system cannot find the file specified.

please check the image and help me find solution for the problem. I believe I have to get back the Utilaman.exe and cmd.exe to its normal activity.

thanks in advance.

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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
You deleted Utilman.exe then you tried to rename it. That will never work.

That file is located in several places on my Win 8.1 system. Should be the same for you. Try copying it from one of the alternate places (make sure same size) to C:\Windows\system32.

Utilman.exe recovery.jpg

Or run sfc /scannow from a Elevated Command Prompt. That should restore it.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo IdeaCenter K450
    CPU
    Intel Quad Core i7-4770 @ 3.4Ghz
    Motherboard
    Lenovo
    Memory
    16.0GB PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM 1600 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Integrated HD Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP h2207
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050@59Hz
    Hard Drives
    250GB Samsung EVO SATA-3 SSD;
    2TB Seagate ST2000DM001 SATA-2;
    1.5TB Seagate ST3150041AS SATA
    PSU
    500W
    Keyboard
    Wired USB
    Mouse
    Wired USB
    Internet Speed
    3GB Up, 30GB Down
    Browser
    SeaMonkey
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender; MBAM Pro
    Other Info
    UEFI/GPT
    PLDS DVD-RW DH16AERSH
You're welcome.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo IdeaCenter K450
    CPU
    Intel Quad Core i7-4770 @ 3.4Ghz
    Motherboard
    Lenovo
    Memory
    16.0GB PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM 1600 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Integrated HD Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP h2207
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050@59Hz
    Hard Drives
    250GB Samsung EVO SATA-3 SSD;
    2TB Seagate ST2000DM001 SATA-2;
    1.5TB Seagate ST3150041AS SATA
    PSU
    500W
    Keyboard
    Wired USB
    Mouse
    Wired USB
    Internet Speed
    3GB Up, 30GB Down
    Browser
    SeaMonkey
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender; MBAM Pro
    Other Info
    UEFI/GPT
    PLDS DVD-RW DH16AERSH
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