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• When you try to scan security under XP, make an error 'Windows cannot access the specified device path or file, you don't have the appropriate permissions to access this item'

  do not run a scan of security that this message

  Hello

  1 security are. what scan you referring?
  2. do you get this error when you try to run another program on your computer?
  3. do you have connected to the computer as an administrator?

  Follow the steps in this article and check if it makes a difference.

  
  How to reset security settings to default values
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/313222#appliesTo

  I hope that helps!

• Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file. May not permissions to access you the item. Can someone tell me how to overcome this problem.

  Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file. May not permissions to access you the item. This message appears when I try to access also anti programs anti-virus will not play CD in windows media player. Can someone give me advice on what to do to remedy the problem.

  Hi Lee,.

  • You did any computer change?
  • What anti-virus program is installed on the machine?
  • What is the full and an error code error message when you access the CD through Windows Media Player?

  Follow the steps mentioned below:

  Start your computer in safe mode

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/start-your-computer-in-safe-mode

  Note: try to access Cd rom drive and antivrirus program and see that you get an error

  Perform a clean boot according to the link below:

  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

  Note: Follow step 7 in order to his usual manner once completed troubleshooting computer

  The analysis of Microsoft Security Essentials online according to the LienSuivant:

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

  Reply back with the results

• On my user account on my labtop when I click on a program, such as mozilla firefox, it happens 'windows cannot access the specified device, path or file. May not be the appropriate permissions for access you point. "Please help

  On my user account on my labtop when I click on a program, such as mozilla firefox, it happens 'windows cannot access the specified device, path or file. May not be the appropriate permissions for access you point. "This message appears for firefox, AVG, Windows live messenger, windows MediaPlayer etc.

  I can access my documents, Panel etc. and everything is there, but it won't let me not get access to the programs.

  Also when I go to click on itunes and open office it happens "this file has no program associated with it for performing this action. Create an association in the set associations Control Panel.

  Given that I was able to access control panel, I was able to create a new user and use it for now to send this message and all programs have worked on it and I was able to check for the presence of viruses on the Avg on this and everything was clear.

  Could you please explain whats wrong and tell me how to fix this please: D thanks

  Hello
   
  1. don't you make changes before the show?
  2. is the computer is joined to the domain controller?
   
  You can not start any application on a client computer that is joined to the domain controller. When you try to start this type of application, you receive an error message similar to the following:
  "Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file. You can not have the appropriate permissions to access the item.

  This can also occur if the user account is damaged. If the computer is not connected to a domain controller, try the following steps.
  1. connect to another user account and create a new user account to fix the damaged user account.
  For more information about creating a new user account and the fixing corrupt user account, visit this link: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Fix-a-corrupted-user-profile
   
  Previous post the results in more detail, so that we can help you further.
   
  I hope this helps.
   
  Kind regards
  Syed
  Answers from Microsoft supports the engineer.

• Impossible to install World of Warcraft and the error message "Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file. May not permissions to access you the item.

  Original title: Need help ASAP please

  Hi all

  I am currently running windows 7 and recently I met a problem that has been giving me the error code: 0 x 80070043 and the Error Message: Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file. You can't have appropriate permission to access the item'. When you try to run a Setup.exe for world of warcraft. But the thing is I am the administrator of the computer and have not had this problem in the neck, it is their all settings or something I can do to fix this? any help would be greatly appreicated thanks and God Bless.

  Hello Jay,
  Thanks for posting your question in the Microsoft Community forum.
  The description of the problem, I see that you are unable to install World of Warcraft and error message "Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file. You can not have appropriate permission to access the item".»

  This problem may occur if you do not have permissions for the file or the location of the file, if the file is located on a site that is not accessible at the moment as a network location or an external drive that is not currently connected to the computer or your antivirus software may block the file.

  Don't worry; Let's try a few steps that will help you solve the problem.

  Method 1:
  I suggest you run the fix it and check if it helps.

  Solve problems with programs that cannot be installed or uninstalled
  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/program_install_and_uninstall

  Method 2:
  If the problem persists, I suggest you try the procedure described in the article and see if it helps.

  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
  You can check the links for more information:

  Install a program
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/install-a-program

  Install programs: frequently asked questions
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/installing-programs-frequently-asked-questions

  Get back to us and let us know the State of the question, I'll be happy to help you. We, at tender Microsoft to excellence.

• Writing files apps get the "Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file. May not be the appropriate permissions for access you the items"error

  It only occurs with certain applications. Firefox and steam (the game application), for example.

  He regularly happening when trying to download a file with Firefox, regardless of the folder I tried to save the item to. Helped Disabling UAC. Sometimes, even when from time to time, however. I usually just download the file again in the same place, and it works fine.

  With steam, it happens 100% of the time when he tries to update. I am trying to troubleshoot with them, but I strongly suspect that there is an underlying problem related to Windows. I am running Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit.

  It may be relevant that all my files have the blob (not checked) in the box 'read only '.

  There has been no recent changes to my computer.

  I tried:

  Creating a user profile. The question persists while the user as well.
  Using the attrib command from the command prompt to reset the properties of the folder.
  Run the checker system (no errors found) files.
  Taking possession of the records.
  Make sure that I have all the permissions with folders.
  Right click to run applications as an administrator.
  Check if the requests are blocked.
  Try start mode selective (Microsoft, no startup application services).
  Re-registration of Windows install.

  My antivirus software is Microsoft Security Essentials. I did full scans. It prompted me without warning.

  Hello

  Are you having the same problem during the download of Internet Explorer?
   
  Method 1:
  I suggest you try the procedure described in the article and see if it helps.
  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
  Note: There is a risk of data loss if all the files are infected and which can be removed in the cleaning process.
   
  Method 2:
  If the problem is not resolved I suggest you to save the files and run an upgrade on the spot to repair permissions.
   
  How to perform an upgrade on the spot on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 & Windows Server 2008 R2
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2255099
   

  Warning: An upgrade on the spot is the final solution before you have to reinstall the operating system. Note that it takes as much time to do the upgrade as to reinstall the operating system. In addition, some of your custom Windows settings may be lost through this process.

  Hope this helps and keep us posted.
   
   

• 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

• 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

• Error: Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file. You can not have the appropriate permissions to access the item. Vista 32 bit

  Hi, I got this error. Ex: I try to install something (a game or whatever it is) it says: 'Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file. You can not have the appropriate permissions to access the item. Even when I try to open a normal program like Regseeker, he keeps giving this error. Can someone help me?

  It appeared yesterday at 22:00. I tried the system restore, but it does not help, he keeps coming back.

  I use Windows Vista Home premium x32bit.

  Thank you

  Xemidan

  I ran my computer in safe mode with network support. As I re-installed programs that have these problems, the family disappeared from the error.

  Now, they're starting to the top and download things exactly as they were normally. In any case, thanks for the help.

• (0x80070005) error on my dell Telechareger (studio xps 435mt) windows vista Home premium. Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file. I can't have the appropriate authorization to access

  Don't leave me in what in folders and files (c). IM locked it says that I may have not permission to 20 c to access. Thank you

  Hello

  Were there any changes made on the computer before the show?

  Method 1:

  Check the link and see if it helps:

  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

  The article also applies to the Windows Vista operating system.

  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.

  Method 2:

  Check out the links and check if that helps:

  What are the permissions?

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/what-are-permissions

  What to know before applying permissions to a file or folder

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/what-to-know-before-applying-permissions-to-a-file-or-folder

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

  Original title: access windows

  I can't open word or all word documents that I saved.  I get the error message;  "Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file. You can not have the appropriate permissions to access the item.

  Hello

  The problem you are having is related with Microsoft Word, I suggest you send the request to the Agency Forum for better support.

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Office/Forum/Word?tab=all

• 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:
     sfc/scannow

     The sfc/scannow command analyzes all protected system files and replaces incorrect versions with appropriate Microsoft versions

  If SFC detects the main problems it can't fix you may need to borrow a Microsoft dvd vista not an acer, HP etc. recovery disk and do a repair installation

  read the below tutorial on how to perform a repair installation

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

• 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.

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

  Hello

  I recently changed to use AVG free Antivirus Vista 2010 edition and since then (next day) seems to be locked out almost everything on the computer other then IE.  Open any kind of .exe translates into "Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file. You don't have the appropriate permissions to access the item. "I can access the Control Panel, but when I try to run something (a user restore Sys account) nothing happens or I get the same error.  I can not even access/cmd?

  Operating system is vista 64 bit home premium
  Computer has 1 which is defined as administrator SP1
  Tried to do a restore of the system in normal mode and safe, the two will not start.

  I have a feeling I know what the problem is, that when you look at the properties > Security "Progam files" in the 5 groupnames user administrator has not enabled in the lower area of permissions?  Guess a virus has locked all accounts to use the machine key files? (When editing and allowing the admin to have full control etc. in written authorization, I get an "access denied" Message.)  Be honest this really problems out of my PC knowledge, I would usually just reformat if I hit I can't solve a problem, but this time reformating is not the best option.

  Thanks in advance for any help, I would really appreciate it, it left me speechless!

  PS. read through the similar questions and have used the "fix windows' programs, with nothing working or me being not able to access something used.

  Hi Dany88,

  First of all, I would say that you uninstall security antivirus vista 2010 of computer software, since there are several questions on the computer after installing. This software may have created conflicts between other programs on the computer.

  As you face problems to access items from 'Control panel', I would say you visit the security software vendor's Web site and search a tool of suppression using which you can uninstall the software.

  Important: Antivirus software can help protect your computer against viruses and other security threats. In most cases, you should not disable your antivirus software. If you do not disable temporarily to install other software, you must reactivate as soon as you are finished. If you are connected to the Internet or a network during the time that your antivirus software is disabled, your computer is vulnerable to attacks.

  If questions are set after uninstalling security software, I suggest that you change the security antivirus vista to some else software or contact the vendor of the software for more information.

  I would also say that you are investigating the computer by using the methods mentioned in the link below.
   
  How to get rid of malware or viruses
  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistasecurity/thread/ba80504b-61f1-4D71-960f-b561798b7b42

  See the link below to find out how to start in safe mode.
  Start your computer in safe mode
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/start-your-computer-in-safe-mode

  I hope this helps!

  Halima S - Microsoft technical support.
  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.