Windows cannot access the specified device path

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• "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

• 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.

• Jpg file printing - windows cannot access the specified device, path, file

  Original title: I have a similar problem, I can open the jpg fine, I can't print it

  I have a similar problem, I open the jpg fine, I can't print it, permissions are fine. I get the same erorr-windows cannot access the specified device, path, file...

  Hi Janine.

  1. are you able to print documents?

  2. the problem occurs only with a particular image file?

  3. how the printer is connected to the computer?

  4. What is the brand and model of the computer and the printer?

  5. have you logged as administrator?

  Method 1:

  First of all, try to print a test page and check if it works:

  To print a test page

  http://www.Microsoft.com/resources/documentation/Windows/XP/all/proddocs/en-us/print_test_page.mspx?mfr=true

  Method 2:

  I suggest you check out the link to use the System File Checker tool (SFC) to troubleshoot missing or corrupted system files in Windows:

  Description of Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 System File Checker (Sfc.exe)

  Note: you must have the Windows XP disc to make the SFC scan.

  Method 3:

  I suggest you to turn off all third-party security software and the Windows Firewall and then try to print the file:

  How to change or remove a program in Windows XP

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/307895

  How can I turn on or turn off the firewall in Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later versions?

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/283673

  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.

  Let us know the results.

• 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

• Windows cannot access the specified device, path... .item

  I am the administrator and is not able to access the files to run windows updates, receive internet service this message pops up to everything that I try to open same not open anything in the control panel (windows cannot access the specified device, path or file. May not permissions to access you the item). Please help in any way. Thank you

  Hi vpoelon,
   
  -What is the recent change that was made on your computer after this problem started to happen?
   
  -You have another administrator account on your computer?
   
  -Are you connected to any server machine or no matter what field?
   
  If so, contact the respective service to resolve this problem.
   
  Method 1: There is a post dealing with the similar problem here. See the same thing and check if it also helps you:
   
  Error "Windows cannot access the specified device, file, or path. You can not have appropriate permission to access the item.
   
  Method 2: Follow the steps listed in the link below and check if it solves the problem:
   
  Application of network share installation generates an error: "Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file.

• 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

• 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

• (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

• 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. 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.

• 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.