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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.
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• 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

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  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
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  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

• cannot access the host file

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• Access to the shared file on JB

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  Any help with this would be appreciated.

  Go to the game store and get a file management application. Most of them will give you this functionality. I like Astro File Manager and I also know that it doesn't have this feature. I hope this helps.

• cannot access the icons and files in windows xp

  I write on behalf of the client. Customer is unable to access his files in his computer based on Windows XP and icons.

  Hello

  • Did you change your computer before this problem?
  • You receive an error message during the access, the icons and files?

  This problem occurs when one or more of the following conditions are met:

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  You can view these methods:

  Method 1:

  Let us check in SafeMode if the problem persists.

  A description of the options to start in Windows XP Mode
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/315222

   

  Method 2:

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• Cannot access specified device or file _ path

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• Cannot access the images on external hard drive.

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  Hello

  Referring you BACK Disk Operating System?

  I suggest you to follow the steps and check if it helps.

  Step 1: Give Permission to everyone and check if it helps.

  (a) right click on the folder you want to take control and then click Properties.

  (b) click on the Security tab, click Advanced, and in the permissions tab, click Add.

  (c) If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

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  (f) click OK.

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

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  Hello

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

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

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  Windows Vista

  Using the F8 method:

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  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.
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  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/88236-repair-install-Vista.html

• 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.

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  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:

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  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,
   
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• Cannot access Windows 7 shared C drive

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• Second user cannot access - Windows XP program files

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• Cannot access the .host

  When I type
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  I have Win XP SP 3 installed on a virtual machine under VMware Fusion Version 2.0.5 (173382). My machine is a MacBook Pro with OS X 10.5.7.

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  Hello

  When I type
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  Something is wrong, but you guessed that until now. Your troubleshooting step to try reinstalling VMware Tools was good because it depends on the VMware tools installed.

  What is a kind of antivirus/firewall application on your feedback that it blocks work?

  I then read somewhere that it was possible to install the tools manually by mounting the image of WMware Tools (/ library/Application\ Support / VMware\ Fusion/isoimages/windows.iso) as a CD-ROM on the computer virtual drive. To do this, go to the Virtual Machine-> CD/DVD-> choose a disk... Image and select the windows.iso file I mentioned. Still nothing on the side of the virtual machine. No new drive appeared.

  New drive? So your VM is not at all a virtual CD-ROM? If this is the case then add a virtual CD when it is stopped.

  If you have a cdrom, then this step should work and if you select the iso image, you mentioned that it must insert the CD of VMware tools in the virtual CD.

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  --

  Wil

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