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• 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 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

• 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 cannot access the specified device, path or file. You can not have the appropriate permissions to access the item. When I save the software, it displays the message.

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

  When I save the software, it displays the message. But I am a member of the local administrators.

  

  When running as an administrator, it shows as below:

  

  It is a client of another domain.   Not our customer of the field.

  Hi Michael,

  Thanks for posting your query on the Microsoft Community.

  As the computer is on the network of field, I suggest you re-post your query on The TechNet Forums because we have experts working on this type of questions and for you help the better.

  Check out the link:

  https://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/Windows/en-us/home?category=w7itpro

  Hope this information helps. Please let us know if you need any other help with Windows in the future. We will be happy 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.
   
   

• 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.

• I can't change anything in the control panel. My computer says I may have not sufficient permissions to access the item.

  We have tried everything we can think of changing the time in our computer.  Whenever we click on the small box in the lower right corner, he says - "Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file.  May not permissions to access you the item.  In addition, we are unable to add or remove programs or making changes through the control panel.  Help

  All the problems you describe are problems that could occur if the user that you are connected without administrator privileges.  The quick check of administrator privileges must right click on the button 'start '.  If "Open All Users" is one of the choices that appear, then you have administrator privilege.  Otherwise, you must connect to your machine like the built-in 'administrator' or a user in the group "Administrators".

  Assuming that you have administrator privileges, things get more complicated.  User rights can be granted or denied to any user - even administrators - by group policy.  If you are an administrator and you have XP Pro, then you might be able to check or change the user rights by using the Group Policy Editor (from-> Run-> "gpedit.msc").  Search in the:

  Computer configuration-> Windows settings-> security settings-> local policies-> user rights

  path.  One of these user rights is "Change the System Time".  If your XP Pro machine was never part of a domain, I would consider also running a program anti-malware on your system.

  If you have XP Home Edition, you don't have the Group Policy Editor.  You will need to check / adjust / modify your user rights by using the command line program "NTRights" provided with the Resource Kit.  Problems like that with XP Home would raise my suspicions that you have a malware infestation.

  'How to set user rights to logon using the NTRights utility'

  <>http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/315276 >

  HTH,
  JW

• during Windows installation I got this rundll32.exe and in the window below says windows cannot access the specified device, path or file. You can not have the appropriate permissions to access the item.

  during the set up after using the windows recovery Cd, I got this massage.
  RunDII32.exe
  Windows can not access the device, specified path.or file. You can not have the appropriate permissions to access the item.
  and in another window below I have windows Script host who say,
  Can't find script "VBScript" script "c:\System.sav\Util\TDCTWKs\HideCMD.vbs" engine

  Hello

  For problems using the recovery disk, contact the manufacturer of your computer.

  It is the process of recovering from the manufacturer, not Microsoft.

  See you soon.

• 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

• 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

• 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.

• I can't choose a default program, error: "Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file. You can not have the appropriate permissions to access the item.

  Original title: I can't choose a default program

  When I right click on a file and click on "choose program by default" I get the message "Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file. You can not have the appropriate permissions to access the item.
  I use Windows7 that I've updated since Vista.
  It started a few months ago, but it really bugs me.
  Thanks for any help!

  When you run the command sfc/scannow., what the message said when it was over?

  You can set file associations use the default programs feature?
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  You can check in a new user account to test if you have a corrupted profile:
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  Original title: authorization

  I use a software to capture analog video tapes from my VCR... It works fine on my PC (Windows 7), but there is a problem with my laptop (Windows 7).  When I click the icon of the software on the desktop, I agree "' > you may not have appropriate permission to access the item '." I've uninstalled and reinstalled the software 4 times. I went into properties and different answers enter the security forms (they are very confused by the way), nothing works. It's very frustrating. I'll be grateful for any help I can get. I have

  Hello

  What happens if you right click on the Desktop icon > then select run as administrator?

  See you soon.