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• 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.

• RootKit/Malware/Virus problem - windows cannot access the specified device file or the path, you don't have permissions

  Hello

  I have a problem with my computer it has been infected by a virus that is not visible in normal mode. It prevents running any application that would help in the detection and removal. I tried running mrt, mcaffe, trendmicro rootkit detector rootkit detector, spybotSD, analysis windows Defender online Windows live onecar. All these works for a minute and then shutsdown, when I click it again I get the error, as mentioned in the title, 'windows cannot access the specified device file or the path, you do not have permissions.

  This problem has a solution or re - install is the only way out?

  The pointers/help appreciated.

  Just to add, I am able to connect using my last known good configuration and only safe mode configurations.

  Thank you

  Id2View,

  1. follow all the instructions in this thread: How to get rid of malware

  2. If still no joy you can find Microsoft MVPs and other trained analysts on the following support sites:
  Aumha.org
  Atribune.org
  SpywareHammer
  BleepingComputer
  Safer-Networking

  3. If you need help with virus-related issues, contact the Support Services Microsoft product.

  To support the Canada and the United States, call toll-free (866) PCSAFETY (727-2338).

  For support outside the United States and the Canada, visit the page Web of Product Support Services.

  4. If you need more assistance for the position of the newsgroup Microsoft - security - virusvirus/worm.
  Through your News Reader:
  News://msnews.Microsoft.com/Microsoft.public.Security.virus
  Via the Web:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/list/en-us/default.aspx?DG=Microsoft.public.Security.virus

  Hope this helps,

  Vincenzo Di Russo - Microsoft MVP Windows Internet Explorer, Windows Desktop Experience & security - since 2003. ~ ~ ~ My MVP profile: https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/Vincenzo

• Problem with Windows Search 'Windows cannot access the specified device, file, or path. May not be the appropriate permissions for access you to computing.

  I have a very annoying problem:

  
  OT: Problem with Windows Search
  When I try to use Windows Search in the menu start I get the message "Windows cannot access the specified device, file, or path. May not permissions to access you the item. I get this message no matter what I type in. Therefore, I can't find something on my computer and continually to achieve this result.
  Could someone please help me solve this problem?
  I tried what answers I could find other peoples messages online, nothing helps. I'd appreciate any help.
  Thank you very much.

  Hello

  You did changes to the computer before the show?

  I suggest you try the steps from the following link:

  Error "Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file" when you try to install, update or launch a program or file
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2669244

• Can't install downloaded software, receive the message error "Windows cannot access the specified device, file, or the path"

  Cannot install any software downloaded - says "Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file.  You can not have the appropriate permissions to access the item.  This happened after I went on a bad site and downloaded something accidentally and I was not able to do anything after that.  I have avast and avast kept popping up saying I've made to a site with malware and that it would interrupt - well these pop - ups have ceased and I was scanning my computer using windows defender (which did not find anything) - but I still have problems on my computer. Should what steps I take?

  Hello

  Download update and scan with the free version of malwarebytes anti-malware

  http://www.Malwarebytes.org/MBAM.php

  You can also download and run rkill to stop the process of problem before you download and scan with malwarebytes

  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/anti-virus/rkill

  If it does not remove the problem and or work correctly in normal mode do work above in safe mode with networking

  Windows Vista

  Using the F8 method:

  1. Restart your computer.
  2. When the computer starts, you will see your computer hardware are listed. When you see this information begins to tap theF8 key repeatedly until you are presented with theBoot Options Advanced Windows Vista.
  3. Select the Safe Mode with networking with the arrow keys.
  4. Then press enter on your keyboard to start mode without failure of Vista.
  5. To start Windows, you'll be a typical logon screen. Connect to your computer and Vista goes into safe mode.
  6. Do whatever tasks you need and when you are done, reboot to return to normal mode.

  also run the sfc/scannow command.

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

  Use the (SFC.exe) System File Checker tool to determine which file is causing the problem and then replace the file. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. Open an elevated command prompt. To do this, click Start, click principally madeprograms,Accessories, right-clickguest, and then clickrun as administrator. If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password, or clickallow.
  2. Type the following command and press ENTER:
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  read the below tutorial on how to perform a repair installation

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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

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• Error "Windows cannot access the specified device, file, or path. You can not have appropriate permission to access the item.

  Hello

  I have already read many answer to this problem here, but unfortunately none of this applies to me. I have a Windows XP and for some time I've always started some message when starting my laptop on rundll32.exe on my desk. I checked and I have this file in my system folder. Since this morning, I became suddenly unable to use any application like Skype, messenger other messengers etc. I can't even run my AVG scan for viruses and not can't open most of the programs in the control panel including Security tab / does anyone have an idea how can I get rid of this virus, or at least turn back my applications, I can use?

  Hi Platamon1980,
   
  -Remember to make changes to your computer after that this problem started to happen?
   
  First, try the steps listed in the following article to fix rundll error message:
   
  This problem occurs because of a missing or corrupted Rundll32.exe file.
   
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  Check if this solves other problems also.
   
  Keep me updated on the status of the issue.

• Cannot access the internet on a network Windows XP when Windows 7 goes to sleep

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  I replaced a Windows XP computer on my node 4 (2 PC, printer 2) cable network with a Windows 7 computer.  When the Windows 7 computer in mode 'sleep' the other (XP) computer cannot access the internet.  A message appears that there are 2 computers with the same IP address.  If I wake the computer 7 fine.  That is what it is?  I agree not all files between the computers.

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• Cannot access the profile of Thunderbird in Windows 7 Manager

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• You cannot change the icon and font size

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  3. Select the Safe Mode option with the arrow keys.
  4. Then press enter on your keyboard to start mode without failure of Vista.
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• Can't access the "devices and printers" in Windows 7

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• All the icons and files with the extension .lnk and error message: "Windows cannot open these files.

  Original title: STUCK IN. LNK ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

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  Hi MarcSatz,
   
  -Did you change on your computer before this problem?
   
  This problem occurs when one or more of the following conditions are met:
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• Cannot access the old document files and the account settings

  I had a virus that crashed Windows xp and has been unable to start the computer.  I did a quick installation to try to recover some files on an external drive before formatting.

  When I try to access the folder from my old account documents, he said:

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• Cannot access the laptop and Skype settings

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  Good evening

  I have some problems with Windows 8. I used to have a problem with what appeared to be shortcuts that arises simply any key I pressed on the keyboard, so a friend of mine helped me by changing a few things on PC settings (do not know what she did do). Given that (not sure if precisely from that day) that I can not open the PC settings, or even Skype... help please?

  Thank you

  Hello

  This problem may occur because of file system corruption.

  Please help me with the following information related to this issue:

  1. What is the brand and model of your computer?
  2. You receive an error message when you try to access the settings of the PC?
  3. When you say no access to Skype, are you referring to the modern version of Skype or the desktop version of Skype?
  4. You are able to access other applications apart from Skype?
  5. You receive an error when you try to access Skype?

  Check if you are able to access the laptop settings by following the steps mentioned below:

  • Press Windows Key + C.
  • Click on Search.
  • Type laptop settings.
  • Click PC settings and check if you are able to access.

  Please follow the steps mentioned below:

  Method 1: I suggest you to run the Design Checker (SFC Scan) system files because this can be a problem with the corrupted system files.

  System File Checker is a Microsoft Windows utility that allows Windows users to find and restore corruptions in system files

  Monitoring of file system (CFS) and then check if it solves the problem.

  Follow these steps:

  1. Press Windows Key + X.
  2. Click prompt (Admin).
  3. At the command prompt, type sfc/scannow and press enter.

  See also: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929833

  Method 2;

  You can check the issue on another user account. If you already have a different account created on your computer, please check the question about it, try to create a new user account and control.

  You can check the link for create another user account:

  Create a user account

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/create-user-account#create-user-account=Windows-8

  Please answer us on the State of the question as well as the information required to help you further.