Your bug report #4823: w32 paths `substitute-in-file-name' fails when environmental variable is set for \\ style paths: which was filed against the emacs package, has been closed. The explanation is attached below, along with your original report. If you require more details, please reply to 4823@debbugs.gnu.org. -- 4823: http://debbugs.gnu.org/cgi/bugreport.cgi?bug=4823 GNU Bug Tracking System Contact help-debbugs@gnu.org with problems