File not found is an error message encountered when the file being accessed is no longer present or is corrupt and cannot be read. When this error occurs, make sure that the file exists in the requested location and you have the proper permissions. For example, if the file was deleted or moved and you’re attempting to copy it, you’ll get a “File not found” error message because it no longer exists.

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