Windows cannot access the specified device, path, file

[ranjan2001]

2 of my programs cannot be started they give this error, they were working fine till last 2 days ago when suddenly this error started appearing.

ERROR
Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file. You may not have the appropriate permissions to access the item.

I tried reinstalling them but the same problem, I am the admin of this machine & the UAC remains turned off since 1st install.
I even have tried right click> run as admin it still does not work.

 

[Tews]

Take ownership of the files.. See Brinks tutorial on this -=> here

 

[rsvr85]

Can you check event viewer to see if it tells you which device path or file cannot be accessed?

 

[ranjan2001]

Take ownership of the files.. See Brinks tutorial on this -=> here

Applied the reg hack took the ownership but it still shows the same error, event viewer does not mention this application (IDM) in error.

 

[rsvr85]

Check the ACL on "C:\Program Files (86)\internet Download Manager\IDMan.exe"
I've just had a look at mine, and all, by default have the same entries & permissions.

SYSTEM - Full Control
Administrators - Full Control
Users - Read & execute / Read

Have you tried installing/running in compatibility mode?

 

[ranjan2001]

I checked for the permission & yes they are the same as you have mentioned.
SYSTEM - Full Control
Administrators - Full Control
Users - Read & execute / Read

I tried running in compatibility mode XPsp3 but the problem remains as it is.

Could it be the Kaspersky firewall blocking the application to run?

 

[rsvr85]

It's a possibility, though not very likely. Disconnect from the internet, turn off Kasper and give it a go.

 

[hacku]

Are you launching these apps from a shortcut? Try launching the app by manually double clicking the exe file in the program folder.

 

[ranjan2001]

Are you launching these apps from a shortcut? Try launching the app by manually double clicking the exe file in the program folder.

Tried both ways but it does not work, actually IDM automatically start when it catches a link from the browser that needs to be downloaded via IDM.

 

[rsvr85]

Which browser are you using?

 

[ranjan2001]

Firefox mainly, rarely IE

 

[rsvr85]

Have you tried downloading in IE? Also maybe try and temporarily lower the security settings of IE and download a trusted file????

 

[ranjan2001]

Tried Both IE & firefox ......same problem bcoz the IDM itself is not starting due to permission, I downloaded the latest version of IDM now that too have the same issue.

 

[ranjan2001]

It's a possibility, though not very likely. Disconnect from the internet, turn off Kasper and give it a go.

I turned off the kaspersky & IDM finally worked so indeed kaspersky is blocking it, but now I cant find a way to unblock it, I have added IDM to the exception rule but kaspersky wont let it start.

So the problem is solved but partly.
Thanks

 

[ranjan2001]

FINALLY solved somehow I marked IDM or it got marked as untrusted application I have now changed the status as trusted & its working fine now.

 

[rsvr85]

Thanks for posting your solution ranjan2001.

 

[cynosure77]

Awesome.Thnx a lot....also worked for me....

 

[ranjan2001]

add a exclusion rule in kaspersky not to block IDM that should do the job.
settings>Threats & exclusions>(Right hand) settings>add rule> browse to IDM.exe & allow all

in some cases apart from adding the exclusion rule, IDM needs to be added to trusted zone "also" then it works perfectly fine, hope this help others facing this problem.
see this Setting File Anti-Virus

 

[tommyriantoro]

it worked fine.

 

[gilpc]

Windows cannot access the specified device path or file. You may not..

what a HEADACHE!!!! i just got my new laptop, it came with windows7 (64 bit) installed. so i had to install all the programs on it; everything was going great until i started to get that annoying error msg. First i tried playing with the security setting, change accessibility from advanced setting, and even tried the unblocked security from file property as suggested. NOTHING... same error. I even brought it to my company IT guy, not even him could figure it out. Later, i thought of removing the program that i thought caused this whole mess. Nailed it! My problem was caused by a corrupted antivirus software i had previously installed mcafe. im sure you all know my solution, of course, uninstall that piece of junk. Now this computer is working like a dream . hope this helps