Failed to instantiate file "default.master" from module "DefaultMasterPage": Source path "default.master" not found.

The "Template Name" in webtemp----.xml file should be the same as Folder name in the site templates.

I faced this error when I try to create a new site from my custom definition. then I noticed I have misspelled.

The path specified cannot be used at this time. (Exception from HRESULT: 0x80070094)

I get this error when I try to create a new web application through Sharepoint Central Administration.


To resolve I did


1)IIS reset

2)Restart the Windows Sharepoint Services Timer.

3)Restart the Windows Sharepoint Services Administration.