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Data Gateway to On Premis FileSystem not connecting

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Hello,

I am trying to set up a Flow that will simply move a file on my desktop from one folder to another. I need to know how to connect to the folders on my desktop. Below are the steps I have taken to complete this task. Please inform me if I am missing any steps or have filled any information in incorrectly.

1) Set up On-Premise Data Gateway

Created connection to root folder on computer.Connection appears to be completeIn Flow, under Data > Gateways - Connection appears to be working.

2) I then wen to create a flow with the Trigger "When a file is added or modified"

3) I clicked on the arrow next to File System to choose a folder and received this message

I received this error.

How do I need to connect to the File System on my desktop?

If I am connected in what format would I enter in the path for example: C:\Users\be\Desktop\Flow

Thank you for your help, please let me know if there is any oth

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Hi @Anonymous ,

Take a try to create a new connection as screenshot below:

Hope the link below could help you:

https://powerusers.microsoft.com/t5/Connecting-To-Data/Problem-connecting-to-File-System-in-Flow/td-p/84581

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Alice

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Hi @v-alzhan-msft ,

I have completed as instructed and am still facing issues. See below:

Is there an issue with the way I am setting up the On-Premises Data Gateway? Does it need to be connected to a specific set of folders on my desktop to connect to the FileSystem?

Thank you,
Bosto

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Hi @Anonymous ,

Please create the connection to a folder in the desktop to see if the issue still exists.

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