Access to the path 'C:\Documents and Settings' is denied - Win7-32 Bit


  1. preeti
    Posts : 4
    INDOWS-7 32 BIT
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    Access to the path 'C:\Documents and Settings' is denied - Win7-32 Bit


    Dear All,

    I am installing a software which was used in my old OS : XP.
    But when I am trying to install it in new machine (Windows-7 32 bit).
    It is showing "Access to the path 'C:\Documents and Settings' is denied." message in middle of installation.

    I tried below solutions :

    1. Running setup as " Run as administrator"
    2. By chanding "Local Users and Groups" -> Administartor (properties)-> Account Is Disabled
    3.Tries changing access setting.

    Nono of above soltion worked.Please help.

    Thanks
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  3. davehc
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    Vista and now 7 in 32 and 64 bit.
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    Documents and settings, in Windows 7, is relegated to a System file and is known, together with several other "legacy" folders, as a "junction" folder. It is there for backward compatibility purposes only.
    Your problem could be just that - compatibility. Try right clicking the installation file and check under the compatibility options. Run in Xp mode and also as Administrator. See if that is succesful.
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  4. bobtran
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    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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    davehc is correct and unnless you have created an entry "Documents and Settings" at the Root level this would be an invalid path in stock Windows 7 (No such directory). That would only be correct under Window XP and older......Try changing the target if you have the option (perhaps, advanced/manual install options?).

    If this path is hard coded into the software and compatibility mode does not work for you, you could probably create a symbolic link as follows:

    Creating Symbolic Links
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  6. preeti
    Posts : 4
    INDOWS-7 32 BIT
    Thread Starter
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    None of above solution worked


    Thanks davehc and bobtran.I tried both solution but none of them worked in y case :

    1.Checking compatibility : It is disabled in my case
    2.Creating Symbolinc Links : After creating symbolic link (check attachment)
    also it is showing same error.

    Please Help
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  7. Layback Bear
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    Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
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    What are you trying to download and/or install?
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  8. preeti
    Posts : 4
    INDOWS-7 32 BIT
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    Layback Bear said:
    What are you trying to download and/or install?

    I am installing a ACAD software.
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  10. Layback Bear
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    Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
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    What operating system are you using.
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  11. preeti
    Posts : 4
    INDOWS-7 32 BIT
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    Layback Bear said:
    What operating system are you using.
    Windows 7 - 32 Bit
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  12. bobtran
    Posts : 650
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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    I would suggest that you:
    1) contact the vendor of this specific product to see if there is a Vista/Win7 version available.
    2) You could setup a virtual machine (Windows Virtual PC, VirtualBox, or VMware) and install a copy of Windows XP, then install this CAD product as normal.
    3) If you have 7pro or 7ultimate you could use XP mode (Windows Virtual PC
    + a pre configured XP virtual machine image).
    4) lastly you could setup a Linux box or partition, install wine and then install your cad program using wine.

    Any of these processes should (I repeat....should) make the process possible. #1 is your best option if the company is still in operation....they may have a solution to your install issue...have you spoken to them about install to Windows7.
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