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  1. November 23rd, 2009, 09:03 PM #1
    c++guy2
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    the system cannot find the file specified

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    ifstream infile;

infile.open("input.txt");
    I have the file saved in my project directory. What could be the problem.
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  2. November 23rd, 2009, 09:48 PM #2
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    Re: the system cannot find the file specified

    The program runs from the Debug or Release folder.
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  3. November 23rd, 2009, 10:39 PM #3
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    Re: the system cannot find the file specified

    ...or any other directory that may have been set as current.
    There are only 10 types of people in the world:
    Those who understand binary and those who do not.
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  4. November 24th, 2009, 04:55 AM #4
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    Re: the system cannot find the file specified

    With GetCurrentDirectory you can see what your path is.
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  5. November 24th, 2009, 07:00 AM #5
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    Re: the system cannot find the file specified

    ... and to make you life more simple and secure always use the full path name for your files
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