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Symptoms

When you save a document in Microsoft Word, you receive the following error message:

Word could not create the work file. Check the Temp environment variable.

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The Temporary Internet Files folder for Windows Internet Explorer is set to be in a location where you do not have permission to create new temporary files.

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Resolution

To resolve this issue, create a new folder on your computer.

1. Start Windows Explorer

2. Locate the folder location C:UsersuserprofileAppDataLocalMicrosoftWindows

3. Create the folder labeled INetCacheContent.Word.

   Note

   It may be necessary to turn on Hidden Items in the View Ribbon of Windows Explorer.