[ERROR] 'Error opening file for writing' whilst using ANY installer.


  1. Posts : 5
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    [ERROR] 'Error opening file for writing' whilst using ANY installer.


    Recently whenever I've used an .exe installer I'll get an error as soon as I click start after choosing the directory, in the picture example I include below, it's of SA-MP, but it happens with any installer I try and use. Installers have worked previously, it's only recently it's stopped working.
    The error is;
    Error opening files for writing.

    Picture;



    What I've tried;
    -Full system scan with Comodo AV.
    -Revealed hidden files and folders.
    -Run the installer in both compatability (Even though it does work on Win7, and as an Administrator).
    -Also done the scan on CMD (can't remember exact command).

    If you need additional information, don't hesitate to ask.
    Brief Info:
    OS: Win7 Home Premium 64bit.
    Last edited by NoSoap; 01 Dec 2011 at 14:05. Reason: Added Picture
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  2. Posts : 28,845
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    Installers are not even accessible to Admins. They are owned by trusted Installer. Have you tried taking ownership? See tutorials here on SF.
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    Thread Starter
       #3

    zigzag3143 said:
    Installers are not even accessible to Admins. They are owned by trusted Installer. Have you tried taking ownership? See tutorials here on SF.

    Can you redirect me to a link?, Thanks.
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    NoSoap said:
    zigzag3143 said:
    Installers are not even accessible to Admins. They are owned by trusted Installer. Have you tried taking ownership? See tutorials here on SF.

    Can you redirect me to a link?, Thanks.
    Under tutorials>"T">taking ownership.
    Last edited by zigzag3143; 29 Feb 2012 at 00:41.
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  5. Posts : 5
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    zigzag3143 said:
    NoSoap said:
    zigzag3143 said:
    Installers are not even accessible to Admins. They are owned by trusted Installer. Have you tried taking ownership? See tutorials here on SF.

    Can you redirect me to a link?, Thanks.
    Under tutorials>"T">taking ownership.
    I tried the Take Ownership shortcut, it says it doesnt' work on .exe's but none-the-less I took control of the folder I was installing the program too but still the same errors.
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  6. Posts : 28,845
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    NoSoap said:
    zigzag3143 said:
    NoSoap said:


    Can you redirect me to a link?, Thanks.
    Under tutorials>"T">taking ownership.
    I tried the Take Ownership shortcut, it says it doesnt' work on .exe's but none-the-less I took control of the folder I was installing the program too but still the same errors.
    Can you right click the installer>properties>security> and see who the current owner is.
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  7. Posts : 5
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #7

    zigzag3143 said:
    NoSoap said:
    zigzag3143 said:

    Under tutorials>"T">taking ownership.
    I tried the Take Ownership shortcut, it says it doesnt' work on .exe's but none-the-less I took control of the folder I was installing the program too but still the same errors.
    Can you right click the installer>properties>security> and see who the current owner is.
    Yeah, i'm the owner of it 'MARCUS'

    Still no luck though!
    Thanks.
    Last edited by NoSoap; 01 Dec 2011 at 15:28.
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  8. Posts : 28,845
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    Might be time for a repair install. DO you have a backup from before this problem started?
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  9. Posts : 5
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       #9

    zigzag3143 said:
    Might be time for a repair install. DO you have a backup from before this problem started?
    Unfortunately not, however I do have a TimeMachine harddrive (2TB) to back up onto, what would I need to backup? Thanks, also I do have my original Win7 Disc.
    Edit; I do have restore points if thats what you mean.
    Last edited by NoSoap; 02 Dec 2011 at 12:18.
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  10. Posts : 28,845
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    NoSoap said:
    zigzag3143 said:
    Might be time for a repair install. DO you have a backup from before this problem started?
    Unfortunately not, however I do have a TimeMachine harddrive (2TB) to back up onto, what would I need to backup? Thanks, also I do have my original Win7 Disc.
    Edit; I do have restore points if thats what you mean.
    Since you have the room I would backup the entire drive (make an image) then put the win 7 dvd in the dvd and run repair my computer.

    Repair Install
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