I refused the access to my c: / drive. I keep getting messages like 'Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file. may not be the appropriate permissions for access you to them. »

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• Windows cannot access the specified device path or file. may not permissions to access you the item.

  Hey guys,.

  I am running Vista on my laptop Toshiba P200D. Recently I was making an error whenever I try to open the files that I downloaded from the internet. The message I get is "windows cannot access the specified device path or file. you don't have the appropriate permissions to access the item "."

  I tried,

  • Safe mode (not to fix)
  • (No luck) system restore
  • check security options - I have full access to the file.

  I am running Vista 32 bit. I have avast antivirus running, but is not working and im unable to uninstall it.

  Any help will be accepted with gratitude,

  Thanks in advance,

  Chris.

  PS I'm the system administrator.

  I do not fashion without failure, I advised a SafeMode with networking for network access using a wired connection to download and install Anti-Malware programs.

  If this does not work:

  Download/save the removal of Avast on a friend's computer tool > transfer it using a Flash Player > uninstall the corrupt Avast.

  Which can be the source of the problem.

  As you can not turn it off:

  If under warranty, contact the manufacturer of your laptop.

  If this is not the case, take it to a reputable repair shop, computer room.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Cannot find the specified device, path, or file. May not be the appropriate permissions for access you.

  Hey everybody,

  I was running Windows vista professional for more than 2 years yesterday, I formatted my hard drive and reinstalled vista prof. (entirely new, different CD key). Everything works very well excenp for one thing - I had saved some of the programs and files on my external hardrive before formatting my laptop. Now, when I try to access these files I get the following msg-"cannot find the specified device, path, or file." You don't have permission to access them. ".
  I am logged in as administrator.
  
  
  Help, please. I reallly need the files.
  
  
  Any help would be appreciated.
           

  Hey Jihirshu,

  It looks like permissions.

  Try this on one of the files on the disk to see if it allows you to copy the files.

  1 right click on the file, then select Properties
  2. click on the Security tab
  3. click on change, in the name box, type "Everyone".
  4. in the boxes next to the permissions below, put 'Total control' for everyone
  5. click OK, and then close the dialog boxes
  6. try to copy the file that you just modified.

  If the works above, you must change the permissions on all the files you want to copy.  Normally, you can just highlight all the and follow the steps above to change the permissions on all files at the same time.

  I hope this helps if you find my answer was what you are looking for, please do not forget to click on the box "mark as answer" below!

• 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. 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

• 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 7 - get this message when you try to open a file. Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file. You can not have the appropriate permissions to access the item.

  When I left click on the icon to open the file, I get the 17 ' error '. "  I right click on icon and select "run as Administrator'l and it will open, but lately it won't and the message above."

  Hi Bob,

  1. in open file are you get this error message?

  2. don't you make changes on the computer before this problem?

  This problem may occur if one of the following scenarios arises on your PC.

  • You do not have permissions for the file or the location of the file.
  • 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.
  • The file has been moved or deleted.
  • The shortcut or the file is corrupted.
  • The file may be blocked by Windows.
  • Your anti-virus software may block the file.

  Refer to the help article:

   

  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

  Important: Disable your antivirus or changed settings can make your PC vulnerable to viral, fraudulent, or malicious attacks. Microsoft does not recommend that you disable your antivirus software or change settings. If you need to temporarily disable your anti-virus software, you should reactivate as soon as you are finished. Use this workaround at your own risk.

  Response with more information to help you.

• 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.
   
   

• "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

• 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

• 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