- RE: "Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file...
- Posted by Gary English on December 30th, 2007
Hi Mark,
I am somewhat computer "illiterate" but I found your posts via a search.
I have the same problem trying to open any program files, Windows Updates,
etc...same message continually appears.
My system is Windows XP Home Edition.
I followed the instructions written by Aaron Stebner but when I attempt to
"run" the downloaded file SubInACL.exe, I get the following error message:
"Windows Installer - The feature you are trying to use is on a network
resource that is unavailable. Click OK to try again, or enter an alternate
path to a folder containing the installation package "subinacl.msi" in the
box below:"
The "box below" shows Desktop as the only location. When I browse the
Windows files I do not see a folder called "WindowsResource Kits\Tools"
anywhere on my system.
I saved the downloaded file to the folder "Downloaded Installations" in any
event, but when I click the file to run it, I get the same exact message as
above.
When I click OK, the following message appears:
"The installation source for this product is not available. Verify that the
source exists and that you can access it."
I am frustrated beyond measure and would greatly appreciate any and all
pertinent advice.
Kind regards,
Gary English
Abu Dhabi, UAE
"Mark L. Ferguson" wrote:
- Posted by Mark L. Ferguson on December 30th, 2007
Your installer needs some kind of fix.
How to resolve Common Windows Installer Problems:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555175/en-us
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- Posted by Mark L. Ferguson on December 30th, 2007
Your installer needs some kind of fix.
How to resolve Common Windows Installer Problems:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555175/en-us
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- Posted by Gary English on January 1st, 2008
I have deleted Windows Installer and successfully downloaded and installed a
newer version.
Subsequently, I have followed Aaron's instructions to the letter...
And I STILL have the same message whenever I try to open any program files,
Windows Update, etc:
"Windows cannot access the specified file, path or device. You may not have
the appropriate permissions..."
A colleague suggested it may be caused by a Worm which has control of the
registry files although nothing shows in any scans...
The same friend is pushing me to buy MacBookPro...hmmm...
"Mark L. Ferguson" wrote:
- Posted by Gary English on January 1st, 2008
I have deleted Windows Installer and successfully downloaded and installed a
newer version.
Subsequently, I have followed Aaron's instructions to the letter...
And I STILL have the same message whenever I try to open any program files,
Windows Update, etc:
"Windows cannot access the specified file, path or device. You may not have
the appropriate permissions..."
A colleague suggested it may be caused by a Worm which has control of the
registry files although nothing shows in any scans...
The same friend is pushing me to buy MacBookPro...hmmm...
"Mark L. Ferguson" wrote:
- Posted by Mark L. Ferguson on January 1st, 2008
HOW TO Reset Security Settings Back to the Defaults:
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;313222
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- Posted by Mark L. Ferguson on January 1st, 2008
HOW TO Reset Security Settings Back to the Defaults:
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;313222
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"Gary English" <GaryEnglish@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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- Posted by Gary English on January 1st, 2008
Thanks but I have Windows XP Home Edition - this link appears to apply only
to Vista and XP Professional...
"Mark L. Ferguson" wrote:
- Posted by Gary English on January 1st, 2008
Thanks but I have Windows XP Home Edition - this link appears to apply only
to Vista and XP Professional...
"Mark L. Ferguson" wrote:
- Posted by Mark L. Ferguson on January 1st, 2008
Boot to Safe Mode as default "Administrator" and it should work.
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- Posted by Mark L. Ferguson on January 1st, 2008
Boot to Safe Mode as default "Administrator" and it should work.
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