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| Re: "Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file" "Zsolt" <Zsolt@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: [color=blue] > How can I fix this problem[/color] What are you trying to access, and from where? This message usually pops up when you are trying to open a file or program that has been deleted, renamed or moved to another folder. Try to search for it. Charlie42 |
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| Re: "Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file" I tried to install a programme from a CD, and the access was denied regardless I have administrator privileges on this computer. Moreover, I tried to uninstall programmes and it refused to uninstall it saying I may not have appropriate authority to do this. I tried to create another user account with administrator rights but it did not work. I tried to repair the registry, shortcuts, rid off spywares, viruses nothing helped. Later I tried to use system restore to go back with couple of days, but Windows System Restore was not able to do the job for unspecified reason despite the fact that I tried several restore points. Finally, I used Iolo System Mechanic 7 (was already installed on my computer) and was able to rid off the problem, but it created some others. For instance, I cannot uninstall a programme called Franklin Covey Plan Plus, because it is asking for a file called "Franklin Covey Plan Plus for OUtluk.msi" but this file does not exist on the installation disk. The installation software unable to install or reinstall or repair the programme. A day later, my iPAQ was not recognised by the computer. So, I do not know whether I solved a problem and have to reinstall some older programmes or I will have more supreses in the future. I wrote that Windows Vista Reinstall can help, but I have an HP computer coming with preinstalled windows with system recovery drive, without a separate windows OS CD or DVD. What do you think? 1, whether I solved the problem or the computer became to labile (however, Iolo did not highlight any problems) 2, How can I uninstall the Plan Plus and reinstall it again? 3, Is it necessary to do the full system recovery? thank you for your help Zsolt "Charlie42" wrote: [color=blue] > "Zsolt" <Zsolt@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: >[color=green] > > How can I fix this problem[/color] > > What are you trying to access, and from where? > > This message usually pops up when you are trying to open a file or program > that has been deleted, renamed or moved to another folder. Try to search for > it. > > Charlie42 > >[/color] |
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| Re: "Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file" Add "Take Ownership" to right-click menu in Vista [url]http://www.petri.co.il/add-take-ownership-context-menu-vista.htm[/url] "Zsolt" <Zsolt@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:D05DC785-3E07-4262-B190-3F956C16E74E@microsoft.com...[color=blue] >I tried to install a programme from a CD, and the access was denied > regardless I have administrator privileges on this computer. Moreover, I > tried to uninstall programmes and it refused to uninstall it saying I may > not > have appropriate authority to do this. > > I tried to create another user account with administrator rights but it > did > not work. > > I tried to repair the registry, shortcuts, rid off spywares, viruses > nothing > helped. > > Later I tried to use system restore to go back with couple of days, but > Windows System Restore was not able to do the job for unspecified reason > despite the fact that I tried several restore points. > > Finally, I used Iolo System Mechanic 7 (was already installed on my > computer) and was able to rid off the problem, but it created some others. > For instance, I cannot uninstall a programme called Franklin Covey Plan > Plus, > because it is asking for a file called "Franklin Covey Plan Plus for > OUtluk.msi" but this file does not exist on the installation disk. The > installation software unable to install or reinstall or repair the > programme. > > A day later, my iPAQ was not recognised by the computer. So, I do not know > whether I solved a problem and have to reinstall some older programmes or > I > will have more supreses in the future. > > I wrote that Windows Vista Reinstall can help, but I have an HP computer > coming with preinstalled windows with system recovery drive, without a > separate windows OS CD or DVD. > > What do you think? > > 1, whether I solved the problem or the computer became to labile (however, > Iolo did not highlight any problems) > > 2, How can I uninstall the Plan Plus and reinstall it again? > > 3, Is it necessary to do the full system recovery? > > thank you for your help > > > Zsolt > > > > "Charlie42" wrote: >[color=green] >> "Zsolt" <Zsolt@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: >>[color=darkred] >> > How can I fix this problem[/color] >> >> What are you trying to access, and from where? >> >> This message usually pops up when you are trying to open a file or >> program >> that has been deleted, renamed or moved to another folder. Try to search >> for >> it. >> >> Charlie42 >> >>[/color][/color] |
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| Re: "Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file" "Zsolt" wrote: [color=blue] > I tried to install a programme from a CD, and the access was denied > regardless I have administrator privileges on this computer. Moreover, I > tried to uninstall programmes and it refused to uninstall it saying I may not > have appropriate authority to do this. > > I tried to create another user account with administrator rights but it did > not work. > > I tried to repair the registry, shortcuts, rid off spywares, viruses nothing > helped. > > Later I tried to use system restore to go back with couple of days, but > Windows System Restore was not able to do the job for unspecified reason > despite the fact that I tried several restore points. > > Finally, I used Iolo System Mechanic 7 (was already installed on my > computer) and was able to rid off the problem, but it created some others. > For instance, I cannot uninstall a programme called Franklin Covey Plan Plus, > because it is asking for a file called "Franklin Covey Plan Plus for > OUtluk.msi" but this file does not exist on the installation disk. The > installation software unable to install or reinstall or repair the programme. > > A day later, my iPAQ was not recognised by the computer. So, I do not know > whether I solved a problem and have to reinstall some older programmes or I > will have more supreses in the future. > > I wrote that Windows Vista Reinstall can help, but I have an HP computer > coming with preinstalled windows with system recovery drive, without a > separate windows OS CD or DVD. > > What do you think? > > 1, whether I solved the problem or the computer became to labile (however, > Iolo did not highlight any problems) > > 2, How can I uninstall the Plan Plus and reinstall it again? > > 3, Is it necessary to do the full system recovery? > > thank you for your help > > > Zsolt > > > > "Charlie42" wrote: >[color=green] > > "Zsolt" <Zsolt@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: > >[color=darkred] > > > How can I fix this problem[/color] > > > > What are you trying to access, and from where? > > > > This message usually pops up when you are trying to open a file or program > > that has been deleted, renamed or moved to another folder. Try to search for > > it. > > > > Charlie42 > > > >[/color][/color] |
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| Re: "Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file" * This is a repost. My apologies for the late reply. * "Zsolt" <Zsolt@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: [color=blue] > I tried to install a programme from a CD, and the access was denied > regardless I have administrator privileges on this computer. Moreover, I > tried to uninstall programmes and it refused to uninstall it saying I may > not > have appropriate authority to do this.[/color] Windows usually recognizes installers right away. You can try to take ownership of the file, like Zsolt suggested, or force the installer to run as admin by right clicking it and select "Run as administrator" from the context menu. [color=blue] > I tried to repair the registry, shortcuts, rid off spywares, viruses > nothing helped.[/color] I do not think it is likely that the privileges issues are caused by malware or registry errors. Scanning does not do any harm, of course. [color=blue] > Later I tried to use system restore to go back with couple of days, but > Windows System Restore was not able to do the job for unspecified reason > despite the fact that I tried several restore points.[/color] When you make a lot of back-and-forth changes to the OS, System Restore may not be able to use the restore points. I think that is what has happened to you. [color=blue] > Finally, I used Iolo System Mechanic 7 (was already installed on my > computer) and was able to rid off the problem, but it created some others. > For instance, I cannot uninstall a programme called Franklin Covey Plan > Plus, because it is asking for a file called "Franklin Covey Plan Plus for > OUtluk.msi" but this file does not exist on the installation disk. The > installation software unable to install or reinstall or repair the > programme.[/color] Manipulating the registry is a risky exercise, and registry cleaners can do a lot more harm than they do good. You may have inadvertently deleted entries that are needed by the system, it is hard for me to say. If you remembered to back up the registry first, now is a good time to restore the keys from the back up. Likewise, there may be issues with the system files as well. Questions about third party software are generally best directed to the third party's support site. If the .msi file is missing, there is really not much to do, except to try to get hold of another copy. Perhaps Franklin support may be able to help you. [color=blue] > A day later, my iPAQ was not recognised by the computer. So, I do not know > whether I solved a problem and have to reinstall some older programmes or > I will have more supreses in the future.[/color] Try to download and reinstall the drivers and software from HP's support pages. Remember to uninstall first. [url]http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/support.html[/url] [color=blue] > 1, whether I solved the problem or the computer became to labile (however, > Iolo did not highlight any problems)[/color] See the reply above. [color=blue] > 2, How can I uninstall the Plan Plus and reinstall it again?[/color] Tools like Windows Cleanup Utility and CCleaner may be of help. [url]http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301[/url] [url]http://www.ccleaner.com/[/url] [color=blue] > 3, Is it necessary to do the full system recovery?[/color] It may be. But before you resort to a system recovery or reinstall, try the System File Checker tool first. Here is how to use it: Open up a command prompt (Accessories menu), run as administrator. At the command line, type: sfc /verifyonly This scans the file system for errors and reports back. In case of errors, type: sfc /scannow This rescans and repairs. For further help with the tool, type: sfc /? In case the registry has been corrupted, you have to rebuild it. Restart your computer using the Last Known Good Configuration (at boot, hit F8 until you are presented with this alternative). This may very well not solve your problems, in which case you have to do a startup repair. About the installation disk: OEM computers usually have a piece of manufacturer software that will let you burn installation disks from the contents of the hidden system partition. I think HP calls it Recovery Disk Creator. Use Last Known Good Configuration: [url]http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/cdb4c0dd-5698-4197-b906-d6a6d413621d1033.mspx[/url] Startup Repair FAQ: [url]http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/5c59f8c1-b0d1-4f1a-af55-74f3922f3f351033.mspx[/url] Charlie42 |
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| RE: "Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file" "Zsolt" wrote: [color=blue] > How can I fix this problem > If you are using Comodo firewall, open it and put it into Installation Mode manually before attempting to install the file. I was unable to install Filezilla or Accounting Express 2008 until I did this.[/color] |
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