SharePoint Designer 2007 “failed to load the workflow”

Written by: Chris Lincoln

To resolve the error “failed to load the workflow” when opening a declarative workflow in Microsoft SharePoint Designer 2007, please follow the steps provided below: Close Microsoft SharePoint Designer 2007 If using Microsoft Windows XP, navigate to the directory: C:\Documents and Settings\[USER NAME]\Application Data\Microsoft\SharePoint Designer\ProxyAssemblyCache\ If using Microsoft Windows Vista, navigate to the directory: C:\Users\[USER …