Can't install program - Program Data folder permissions?


  1. Posts : 2
    Windows 7 Professional 64 bit
       #1

    Can't install program - Program Data folder permissions?


    I'm trying to instal Skype on my PC and I keep getting this error message: 'An error occured while attempting to create the directory: c:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\StartMenu.

    This is what I've done to try and remedy it:

    1. Right clicked the installer file and tried to run as Administrator. Didn't work.
    2. Changed security permissions on the folder ProgramData and give full control to me. Didn't work.

    The folder is 50% transparent and something's not right with it but I can't figure out why.
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  2. Posts : 6,243
    win 7 ultimate32bit, Win8.1pro wmc 32bit
       #2

    Hi kentabu,Welcome to the forums , Have you tried this little trick ? Take Ownership Shortcut
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  3. Posts : 2
    Windows 7 Professional 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Worked fine. THanks for your help.
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  4. Posts : 6,243
    win 7 ultimate32bit, Win8.1pro wmc 32bit
       #4

    kentabu said:
    Worked fine. THanks for your help.
    You're very welcome :)
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  5. Posts : 123
    Windows 7 Ult x64
       #5

    Damn it to Hell, it worked! Thanks Pebbly
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