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SharePoint 2010 Import Cannot find SPWeb object

I am using PowerShell (running as admin) to restore a library in my SharePoint 2010 environment. The problem I am having is when I run this script:

Import-SPWeb -identity "http://MySharePoint/Site Name/Library Name" -path c:\ Backup\Export.cmp

I receive this error: Import-SPWeb: Cannot find an SPWeb Object with Id or Url: http://MySharePoint/Site Name/Library Name. At line 1 char:13

I have made sure that the account I'm logged in as has permission to the database and library.

Yagya Shree

Please run the command using farm admin account or system account..

Justin Smith

Import-spweb -Identity http://mysite/sitename -ItemUrl /libraryname -Path "path\file.export"

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dhaverstraw

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Let me ask a dumb question then... does the Import command have to point to the original backed up location? I don't want to overwrite the library items that are already in my SharePoint. I was trying to import them into a temporary library then choose the items that needs to be restored.

Justin Smith

No, but when it imports, it will look for a library/list with the same name. If it doesn't exist, it should create it. If it does exist, and you specify "-force", it will overwrite.

dhaverstraw

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This was the solution! I thought you had to add the exact path. I can't thank you enough!