Activation of Windows 7 - Windows cannot access the specified device

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• error message "Windows cannot access the specified device, file, or the path."

  Whenever I try to open a file even my music internet explore or anything that I get an error message Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file.

  Hi nanditaberi,

  Since when are you facing this problem? What were the changes to the system between the time where everything has worked, and when you noticed the problem?

  This problem may be caused by this security software on the computer, uninstall them might solve the problem.

  Example: AVG, Zone Alarm

  Important:

  O before you uninstall the security software disconnect the computer from the internet. Make sure that the windows firewall is enabled.

  Ø you may need to check with the manufacturer of security software for reinstallation and activation.

  O re - install the security software on the computer.

  Reference:

  Please read the steps provided by, Donna, dated Saturday, January 3, 2009 14:01click here for the post.

  A scanner online for any threat and try to correct

  http://OneCare.live.com/site/en-us/Center/cleanup.htm

   

  Thank you, and in what concerns:

  Ajay K

  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer

  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• Windows 7 error: "Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file. You don't have appropriate permissions to access. »

  Hi I encounter an error message "Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file. You don't have appropriate permissions to access. »

  The error message every time I click on administrative tools of the window (including the Control Panel, windows update, the Windows Explorer, etc.) but without impact on other programs I have.

  I rebooted in safe mode and discover that everything works fine (no error message will appear when you click on window management tools).

  I proceed to do a clean boot-> first disable all services of third parties (message yet to come), and then clear the components of the service windows (message yet to come)

  I tried to type "explorer.exe" in the start menu-> search field then click right highlight to run with administrative rights, then received another message of error "Server execution failed".

  I am the administrator account on this PC - and have full access.

  The error seems to have appeared on 11 August after Windows Update the following:

  Update of security for Microsoft Windows (KB2536276, 2556532 2559049, 2560656, 2563894, 2567680), and

  Update for Microsoft Windows KB2563227

  A security update for the Microsoft.net framework 4 client profile (verson 1)

  There is no installation of any software or updates outside the windows update.

  I also tried to restore the windows before August 10, 2011, but that did nothing.

  As the error prevents me to access any object Admin window - I'm unable to retrieve the product ID and write to Microsoft Tech and ask for help.

  I hope some of you can offer the suggestion of possible solutions (I really want to re - install window 7 and other software, I'm sure).

  Thank you.

  My solution works in about 2 minutes, it's a very weird error and only happened to 3 jobs in the last 3 years, this solution does not need to create another account if local administrator is active and allows access to the corrupt user documents ect.

  Log in as the local administrator or a domain administrator

  If the local administrator is not activated refer to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555910 and after completing these newspapers of steps on the local administrator account.

  Locate the user for example files. C:\Users\[username]\

  If you see no AppData press Alt to see the toolbar at the top of the window, select Tools > folder options, go to the view tab and select "Show hidden files, folders and drives" click OK.

  Go to AppData\Local

  Select all (Ctrl + a).

  Delete

  * Do not delete credentials (as it will remove their wallpaper) *.

  This allows to release the error.

• "Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file" for each X 86 application on a Windows 2003 x 64 server

  Hello

  I have a Windows 2003 X 64 server and since a week ago everything works fine.

  For a week or two when I try to run an X 86 application, I always get this error:
  "Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file.
  If I run a x 64 apps everything works fine.
  What made a mistake?
  Thank you

  Hello

  Your question is more complex than what is generally answered in the Microsoft Answers forums. It is better suited for Windows Server on TechNet. Please post your question in the TechNet forums. You can follow the link to your question:

  http://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/en/category/WindowsServer/

• I get all the time can not download anything 'Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file. You can't have the permissions to access the have__appropriate element. »

  Original title: problems cannot do anything

  Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file. You can't have__appropriate the permissions to access the item. I get it all the time can not download anything

  Hi birdylod,

  ·         What version of the operating system is installed on the computer?

  ·         You did changes to the computer before the show?

  ·         You use Internet Explorer? If so, what version are you using?

  ·         What files you download?

  Follow these methods.

  Method 1: Performs a search using the Microsoft safety scanner.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx

  Note: The data files that are infected must be cleaned only by removing the file completely, which means that there is a risk of data loss.

  Method 2: Follow these steps:

  Step 1: Start the computer in safe mode with network and check if the problem persists.

  Startup options (including safe mode)

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/advanced-startup-options-including-safe-mode

  Step 2: If the problem does not persist in safe mode with networking, perform a clean boot to see if there is a software conflict as the clean boot helps eliminate software conflicts.

  Note: After completing the steps in the clean boot troubleshooting, follow the link step 7 to return the computer to a Normal startupmode.

  Method 3: Scan the file system (CFS) auditor to repair corrupted files.

  How to use the System File Checker tool to fix the system files missing or corrupted on Windows Vista or Windows 7

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929833

  For reference:

  What to know before applying permissions to a file or folder

• Since the last nights update I get now launching explorer.exe "windows cannot access the specified device, file, or the path?

  Since update of last nights, I get now launching explorer.exe "windows cannot access the specified device, file, or the path?

  Hi Jemd3,

  I suggest you to completely remove Norton of the system using Norton Removal Tool and check if the problem persists.

  Method 1:

  Maybe it's that your computer is affected by virus and malware. I suggest you run an online anti-virus scan and a scan for Malware. See the links below.

  Microsoft OneCare:

  http://OneCare.live.com/standard/EN-US/3/default.htm

  Malicious software removal tool

  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.aspx

  Get a free PC safety scan

  http://OneCare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm

  Hope this information is useful.

  Thanks and regards.

  Thahaseena M
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer.
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• Receives the following message after opening a downloaded game: 'Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file. You can not have the appropriate permissions to access the item.

  Hello!
  So I'm at the end of my rope with this one... it lasts for months, and I keep revisitng every two weeks to try and fix that and every time to be completely frustrated.  I found this forum tonight, so here goes...

  We downloaded a few games on the HP Games Web site.  We download them and everything works fine.  Then, we will open the games and this pop up error message:
  "Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file.  You can not have the appropriate permissions to access the item.

  These games used to run fine, and I have no idea why they now have problems.  We have a Vista operating system, 1 account who is the administrator, the Parental control is disabled (or if we believe).

  If anyone can please help it would be much appreciated!  We have a monthly membership to this site of game and continue to accumulate credits, but may not use it.  It makes us crazy!

  Thank you in advance!

  Hello Heathie,

  Thank you for posting.  It seems that the program is no longer on your computer.  This can happen if the game files are deleted, but the game itself has not been uninstalled correctly.  I recommend you to download the game again to a location on your computer where you can easily find and install it.  This should fix the problem.

  Please let me know if this helps you.
  Zack
  Engineer Microsoft Support answers visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• Jpg file printing - windows cannot access the specified device, path, file

  Original title: I have a similar problem, I can open the jpg fine, I can't print it

  I have a similar problem, I open the jpg fine, I can't print it, permissions are fine. I get the same erorr-windows cannot access the specified device, path, file...

  Hi Janine.

  1. are you able to print documents?

  2. the problem occurs only with a particular image file?

  3. how the printer is connected to the computer?

  4. What is the brand and model of the computer and the printer?

  5. have you logged as administrator?

  Method 1:

  First of all, try to print a test page and check if it works:

  To print a test page

  http://www.Microsoft.com/resources/documentation/Windows/XP/all/proddocs/en-us/print_test_page.mspx?mfr=true

  Method 2:

  I suggest you check out the link to use the System File Checker tool (SFC) to troubleshoot missing or corrupted system files in Windows:

  Description of Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 System File Checker (Sfc.exe)

  Note: you must have the Windows XP disc to make the SFC scan.

  Method 3:

  I suggest you to turn off all third-party security software and the Windows Firewall and then try to print the file:

  How to change or remove a program in Windows XP

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/307895

  How can I turn on or turn off the firewall in Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later versions?

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/283673

  Note: run the computer without antivirus software or firewall is a potential threat to the computer; Be sure to activate security software after completing the troubleshooting steps and after identifying the problem.

  Let us know the results.

• Error: "Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file. May not permissions to access you the item"while trying to open the batch file.

  Original title: HELP! Cannot scroll open batch files and computer Frezes Mid
   
  Whenever I click on a .bat file, you'll see this message:
  "Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file.
  You can not have the appropriate permissions to access the item.
  I am the administrator of the computer and I use a Windows XP.
  And half the time when I scroll, it Frezes the window!
  This computer that I'm talking about is not connected to the Internet so I cannot use a "fix site.
  I already Ran my Virus Scanner, I have no viruses.
  Help, please!
  -The JavaScripter

  Hello

  The question you posted would be better suited in the TechNet Forums. I would recommend posting your query in the technet Windows XP forums.

  http://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/en/category/windowsxpitpro

• Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file. You have no permisions them appropriate to access the element.

  XP tells me high when I opened a shortcut of the exe from my office. (PC-1)
  The shortcut points to an exe file that is located on another pc xp on my peer-to-peer network. (PC-2)
  Other PCs on the same network work very well do the same thing. In my research on it, I think it has something to do with me changing the name of PC - 1, after that I created the shortcut. (the shortcut works prior name change) Recreate the shortcut is not do me everything right.
  Unfortunately I do not have restore points to return and I have no restore for this PC no more disks.

  Help! What can I do?

  Hi yellow Jeeper,

  Would you happen to use Internet Explorer 7?

  Please take a look at this article about your mistake with a possible correction, applications of network share Installation generates an error: 'Windows cannot access the specified device, file, or path'.

  I hope this helps!

• "Windows cannot access the specified device or file. You can not have the appropriate permissions to access the item. "When you try to open a. EXE file.

  Windows cannot access the specified device or file. You can not have the appropriate permissions to access the item.

  Well, I was on my computer, I tried to open an exe file and I got this message

  Windows cannot access the specified device or file. You can not have the appropriate permissions to access the item.

  I have windows xp, anyone have an idea what to do?

  Hi Reaper14,

  ·         The question is limited to this particular .exe file?

  ·         You can open other files very well?

  If you are unable to open a .exe file, refer to the following article.

  Important This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

  322756 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322756/) how to back up and restore the registry in Windows

  Click on the link below.

  Cannot open EXE files

• System error message -"windows cannot access the specified device path or file. You don't have permission to access it.

  Hello

  Can help you. Had problem with safety messages and now I can't open any programs, get message "windows cannot access the specified device path or file. you don't have permission to access"how to restore the system to clear the message

  No sound as I wrote it. But I've sorted it by running Paretologic Data Recovery

  Thanks for your response

• Windows cannot access the specified device, path... .item

  I am the administrator and is not able to access the files to run windows updates, receive internet service this message pops up to everything that I try to open same not open anything in the control panel (windows cannot access the specified device, path or file. May not permissions to access you the item). Please help in any way. Thank you

  Hi vpoelon,
   
  -What is the recent change that was made on your computer after this problem started to happen?
   
  -You have another administrator account on your computer?
   
  -Are you connected to any server machine or no matter what field?
   
  If so, contact the respective service to resolve this problem.
   
  Method 1: There is a post dealing with the similar problem here. See the same thing and check if it also helps you:
   
  Error "Windows cannot access the specified device, file, or path. You can not have appropriate permission to access the item.
   
  Method 2: Follow the steps listed in the link below and check if it solves the problem:
   
  Application of network share installation generates an error: "Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file.

• message error "windows cannot access the specified device path or file.

  After updating all upgrades of Windows and restarting my computer, I get the error message "windows cannot access the specified device path or file" on all my programs. I tried to go to the 'system restore', but it won't let me access that is. I am running Windows XP on a Dell Vostro 400

  Tried to start the restoration of the system from the Windows Advanced Options menu and he tried to restore from the last successful boot - unfortunately the last successful upward included the problem start

  Restarted in safe mode and not run Chkdsk/r - no found error - problem persists.

  Finally found my Dell operating system disk and went into the Boot Menu at startup screen and set it to Boot from the Dell operating system CD

  After the CD started, I went to reinstall Windows, and he gave me an option for repair

  The relocation process took about 30 minutes to complete, but he reinstalled all missing or damaged files that were the cause of the problem

  Fixed a problem!

  Thanks Mike - You're on the right track!

• "Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file."

  Original title: Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file.  You don't have the appropriate permit im PLEAAASEE HELP ME a single mother with no money to get my computer fixed

  Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file.  You can not have the appropriate permissions to access the item. It doesn't let me do user accounts or anything each time I click on user accounts even mozilla no matter what icon as yahoo messanger or anything I get this message PLEAAASEE HELP ME im a single mother with no money to get my computer fixed and my computer is my life line!  someone help me please!

  Hello

  Take a look at the following for a possible solution:

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_vista-files/Windows-cannot-access-the-specified-device-path-or/d85689f5-8a1d-4519-A016-f485877dd40e

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-files/Windows-cannot-access-the-specified-device-path-or/85edca63-e1fd-426b-ad23-3ea506ab8a44