Permission issues

I have they usually permission issues with windows 7. I sometimes get this error message: "Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file. You may not have the appropriate permission to access the item."
So fare there are 3 files I can't open: 2 .exe files and 1 .pst file on 2 different hdd's (non of them my system hdd)

* I'm running Win7 Pro 32-bit (build 7600), which I installed 2 days ago on a newly formatted hdd.
* I have only installed a few neccesary apps like anti-virus, office etc.
* I'm logged in as Admin, and Admin, system and everyone has "full control"
* I never had this problem when I ran Win7 RC whith the same apps.
* I've tried the "take ownership"-thingy.
* I've tried to choose the "run as admin".
* I have no problems running these files when windows is in safe mode, which make me think it isn't a "real" permission issue but some kind of background service or app that is blocking the files.
* I've tried to disable my anti-virus app (AVG) in msconfig (under "services" and "startup") and then reboot (of course).

I think that's all that I've tried.
Hope you guys will be able to help 'cos it's a really pain in the backside.

Kornmod said:

I have they usually permission issues with windows 7. I sometimes get this error message: "Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file. You may not have the appropriate permission to access the item."
So fare there are 3 files I can't open: 2 .exe files and 1 .pst file on 2 different hdd's (non of them my system hdd)

* I'm running Win7 Pro 32-bit (build 7600), which I installed 2 days ago on a newly formatted hdd.
* I have only installed a few neccesary apps like anti-virus, office etc.
* I'm logged in as Admin, and Admin, system and everyone has "full control"
* I never had this problem when I ran Win7 RC whith the same apps.
* I've tried the "take ownership"-thingy.
* I've tried to choose the "run as admin".
* I have no problems running these files when windows is in safe mode, which make me think it isn't a "real" permission issue but some kind of background service or app that is blocking the files.
* I've tried to disable my anti-virus app (AVG) in msconfig (under "services" and "startup") and then reboot (of course).

I think that's all that I've tried.
Hope you guys will be able to help 'cos it's a really pain in the backside.

Hi KM and welcome

Really nice first post. To be honest, since they work in safe mode I suspect you are right it isnt perms it is more likely avg. Even disabled it can (and does) cause grief. Only sure way to find out is to remove it. If it isnt theproblem you can always add it back.


Ken J+

Hi ZigZag

Thanks for you quick reply.
Tried uninstalling AVG and it worked.

Now to a new question:
Can anybody recommend another anti-virus app??

For info then I reinstalled AVG and worked out the problem.

The component in AVG that causes the grief is called "Resident Shield" (which check every file that you access). You can choose "Resident Shield" from either the overview screen or via the "Compenents" dropbox.

Once in the "Resident Shield" screen click the "Manage Exceptions"-button, which will take you to a page where you can exclude files and/or folders from being checked by "Resident Shield".

See screenshots below for clarification.


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Currently I think MSE ( http://www.microsoft.com/Security_Essentials/ ) is the best free security program you can have. Some people also recommend Avira, but I have never tried it whilst I run MSE on 3 systems with excellent results.

Not available in your country or region

You appear to be in a country or region where Microsoft Security Essentials is not available. Thank you for your interest in Microsoft Security Essentials.

Baaahh. Humbug!!


Thanks for your replies, guys.
For now I will continue to use AVG until my product key expires. Hopefully by then MSE will be available up here in the cold north.

Kornmod said:

Not available in your country or region

You appear to be in a country or region where Microsoft Security Essentials is not available. Thank you for your interest in Microsoft Security Essentials.

Baaahh. Humbug!!


Thanks for your replies, guys.
For now I will continue to use AVG until my product key expires. Hopefully by then MSE will be available up here in the cold north.

I would think twice before using AVG - too many problems. Anything else is better, in my humble opinion.

Never had any problems with AVG until yesterday. My product key runs out next summer so I won't bother replacing AVG until then. Hopefully MSE will be available here in DK by then.

Kornmod said:

Never had any problems with AVG until yesterday. My product key runs out next summer so I won't bother replacing AVG until then. Hopefully MSE will be available here in DK by then.

How come MSE is not availyble in DK ?? Is that another issue with the EU.