Unnamed File contain invalid Path

I've seen several references to this error in the past, but no solution. Does anyone know what the cause/fix is for this issue?
The problem is occurring when a user is trying to save an ERD.
Designer: 10.1.2.2
Platform: Windows
DB: Oracle 9.2.0.8.0
Thank you,
Steve

Hi Michael,
In response to your questions......
1) A user connects to an existing workarea/folder (versioning enabled), launches the ER Diagrammer from the tool palette, starts a new diagram, includes a single entity, and tries to save the diagram.
2) Some users consistently receive this issue.
3) Yes, that is the full error message.
There is a reference to this issue in Note: 298486.1, but it pertains to Discoverer. I have verified that Designer is certified under Windows 2003 (Note: 60705.1)
Thank you,
Steve

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