Problem with LaTeX generating pdf?

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The discussion centers on issues encountered while using LaTeX to generate PDF documents. Users reported receiving an error message stating "Cannot execute the command" when attempting to build and view the document. Additionally, there were concerns about changes not reflecting in the generated PDF. The problem persists despite restarting the application, indicating a potential configuration or installation issue with the LaTeX environment.

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I'm not sure where to have put this question I hope it is in the right place. I have big problem with LaTeX..

I have been writing a document for a while and recently when I click the build and view button it shows this error

[DocOpen(%bm.pdf")][FileOPen(%bm.pdf)]
Cannot execute the command

nothing comes up.

Restarting doesn't help. Also when I have managed to see a pdf, (don't know how), it doesn't shows changes I made?

Help!
 
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