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

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