Windows 7 - Windows cannot install the specified device error

**erniekeys** · 03-07-2010

I am running windows 7 64bit and have started getting "windows cannot start the specified device, file or path." error messages everytime I try to open a program that is 32bit. The 64 bit programs are no problem. It just started after I ran Malwarebytes. I am the only user on this computer, so all programs are opened as an administrator. I tried to open a new user account to see if my UAC was bad, but it won't let me open a new account. I have run Microsoft Security Essentials and Windows Defender and both had no problem shown. What do I need to do to get the 32 bit programs to run?

**FZ21Z** · 03-07-2010

Hi.
Have you tried a system restore?

**erniekeys** · 03-08-2010

Yes, I have tried a system restore, but nothing changed.

**TGSoldier** · 03-08-2010

Click on All Programs and Accessories, then right click on Command Prompt and click on Run as administrator.

Then sfc /scannow

**erniekeys** · 03-08-2010

I found the problem in the programs X86 directory, common folder, authenticom folder. I renamed the folder and the problem went away.

Windows 7 - Windows cannot install the specified device error

Windows cannot install the specified device error problems?