The error code 0x00000092 translates to a decimal value of 146 and is documented in Windows error references. It’s associated with the message ERROR_IS_SUBST_PATH.

This error signifies that a path you’re trying to access is currently being used in a substitute (subst) drive mapping.

Understanding ERROR_IS_SUBST_PATH:

• In Windows, you can use the subst command to create virtual drives that map a folder path to a drive letter. This can be helpful for organizing your files or making frequently accessed folders appear as a separate drive.
• The 0x00000092 error occurs when you attempt to perform an action on a path that is already mapped as a substitute drive. This could be actions like deleting, modifying, or accessing the original folder directly.

Here’s an example:

Imagine you use the subst command to map the folder “C:\Users\John\Documents” to drive letter Z:. Now, if you try to delete the “Documents” folder directly (through File Explorer or a command like rmdir C:\Users\John\Documents), you might encounter the 0x00000092 error because the path is already in use as the Z: drive.

How to Fix ERROR_IS_SUBST_PATH:

1. Identify Substitute Mappings:

   • Open a Command Prompt window (search for “cmd” in the Start menu and run as administrator).

   • Type the following command and press Enter:

     <code data-test-id="code-content">subst
     </code>

   • This command will list all currently active substitute drive mappings on your system.

2. Remove Conflicting Mapping:

   • Based on the output from the subst command, identify the drive letter that maps to the path you’re trying to access.

   • Use the following command to remove the substitute mapping for that drive letter:

     <code data-test-id="code-content">subst [drive_letter] /D
     </code>

   • Replace [drive_letter] with the actual drive letter from the substitute mapping list (e.g., subst Z: /D).

3. Retry the Action:

   • Once you’ve removed the conflicting substitute mapping, try performing the action you were attempting previously (deleting, modifying, or accessing the original folder). It should now work without the 0x00000092 error.

Additional Tips:

• If you’re unsure which substitute mapping is causing the conflict, you can remove all substitute mappings by running the following command in Command Prompt:

  <code data-test-id="code-content">subst /D
  </code>

• Be cautious when removing substitute mappings, as it will temporarily disconnect any virtual drives you’ve created. You can recreate them later if needed using the subst command with the desired path and drive letter.

By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the 0x00000092 error and successfully access or modify the path you were trying to reach.