ENOENT Error

Hello Tom Wetmore,

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I understand that you are having ENOENT error while booting up your PC. ENOENT error means that an apps or services is requesting for a resource that is not available, usually means that the file or application is already moved or delete. Before we proceed, can I have a photo of the issue to check for you? Please remember to remove all personal information before posting.

In the meantime, you can use these solutions to prevent this from popping up when you turn on your PC.

1. Check Startup program
   • Type "Task manager" on the search bar and press Enter.
   • Go to Startup tabs.
   • If you see any suspicious program that might requesting the file. Please disable it.
   • Restart your PC and see if it happen again.
2. Use Autorun
   • Download autoruns tool using this official Microsoft website and install it.
   • Run Autoruns as administrator
   • Type "package.json" on the search bar of the tool.
   • The program that is trying to request package.json will be highlighted. (If you cannot find any, you can try to search for any app that is requesting the folder path)
   • If the program shows a broken path or the path is missing. Right click to disable it.
   • Restart your PC.
3. Check on Task Scheduler
   • Type "Task Scheduler" on the Windows Search bar and press Enter.
   • Select "Task scheduler Library"
   • Check to see if there are any task that refers to "package.json" with the specific path in the error message and delete it if it's not needed.

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The ENOENT error you are encountering indicates that a specific file or directory is missing. In your case, it seems that the application is trying to access a package.json file in the C:\Users\Tom\AppData\...\resources\app.ascar directory, but it cannot find it. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially resolve this issue:

1. Check for Missing Files: Since the error references package.json, ensure that the application you are trying to run is properly installed and that all necessary files are present. If the installation is incomplete, consider reinstalling the application.
2. Reinstall the Application: If you suspect that files are missing or corrupted, uninstall the application and then reinstall it. This can often restore any missing files that are needed for the application to function correctly.
3. Check AppData Folder: Navigate to the C:\Users\Tom\AppData\Local and C:\Users\Tom\AppData\Roaming folders to see if there are any related folders for the application. Sometimes applications store their data in these locations.
4. Delete Temporary Files: Sometimes, clearing temporary files can resolve issues. You can do this by running the Disk Cleanup tool or manually deleting files in the C:\Users\Tom\AppData\Local\Temp folder.
5. Check for Startup Programs: If the error occurs during boot, check your startup programs. You can do this by pressing Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager, then navigating to the Startup tab. Disable any unnecessary applications and see if the error persists.
6. Event Viewer: Check the Event Viewer for any related error messages that might provide more context about what is causing the issue. You can access it by typing Event Viewer in the Start menu search.

If none of these steps resolve the issue, consider seeking further assistance from the application's support team or community forums specific to the software you are using.

References:

• Troubleshooting packaging, deployment, and query of Windows apps
• Applications don't start and their names are dimmed