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RRG

When I try to run executables, dos prompt, regedit, control panel,
anything... I get the following message.

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

I am running XP Home, (SP2). I am an administrator user and I have tried
system restore to a previous date with no success.

I have run system restore in safe mode, it completes but does not solve the
problem.

I am using PCcillin from TrendMicro and it reports that I have no threats
found. I believe that I may have had a virus that changed something, and
though PCCillin has cleaned the virus, the problem has been left behind.
 
Aaron Stebner's WebLog Solving setup errors by using the SubInACL tool to
repair file and registry permissions:
http://blogs.msdn.com/astebner/archive/2006/09/04/739820.aspx
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Mark L. Ferguson



"RRG" wrote:

> When I try to run executables, dos prompt, regedit, control panel,
> anything... I get the following message.
>
> "Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file. You may not have
> the appropriate permission to access the item"
>
> I am running XP Home, (SP2). I am an administrator user and I have tried
> system restore to a previous date with no success.
>
> I have run system restore in safe mode, it completes but does not solve the
> problem.
>
> I am using PCcillin from TrendMicro and it reports that I have no threats
> found. I believe that I may have had a virus that changed something, and
> though PCCillin has cleaned the virus, the problem has been left behind.
 
Hi Mark,

I am somewhat computer "illiterate" but I found your posts via a search.

I have the same problem trying to open any program files, Windows Updates,
etc...same message continually appears.

My system is Windows XP Home Edition.

I followed the instructions written by Aaron Stebner but when I attempt to
"run" the downloaded file SubInACL.exe, I get the following error message:

"Windows Installer - The feature you are trying to use is on a network
resource that is unavailable. Click OK to try again, or enter an alternate
path to a folder containing the installation package "subinacl.msi" in the
box below:"

The "box below" shows Desktop as the only location. When I browse the
Windows files I do not see a folder called "WindowsResource Kits\Tools"
anywhere on my system.

I saved the downloaded file to the folder "Downloaded Installations" in any
event, but when I click the file to run it, I get the same exact message as
above.

When I click OK, the following message appears:

"The installation source for this product is not available. Verify that the
source exists and that you can access it."

I am frustrated beyond measure and would greatly appreciate any and all
pertinent advice.

Kind regards,

Gary English
Abu Dhabi, UAE







"Mark L. Ferguson" wrote:

> Aaron Stebner's WebLog Solving setup errors by using the SubInACL tool to
> repair file and registry permissions:
> http://blogs.msdn.com/astebner/archive/2006/09/04/739820.aspx
> --
> helpful? click "Yes" button. Voting helps the web interface.
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/...g=microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support
> Mark L. Ferguson
>
>
>
> "RRG" wrote:
>
> > When I try to run executables, dos prompt, regedit, control panel,
> > anything... I get the following message.
> >
> > "Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file. You may not have
> > the appropriate permission to access the item"
> >
> > I am running XP Home, (SP2). I am an administrator user and I have tried
> > system restore to a previous date with no success.
> >
> > I have run system restore in safe mode, it completes but does not solve the
> > problem.
> >
> > I am using PCcillin from TrendMicro and it reports that I have no threats
> > found. I believe that I may have had a virus that changed something, and
> > though PCCillin has cleaned the virus, the problem has been left behind.
 
Your installer needs some kind of fix.

How to resolve Common Windows Installer Problems:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555175/en-us

--
Mark L. Ferguson
e-mail subject line must include "QZ" or it's deleted
..
"Gary English" <Gary English@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:51D8FCB6-F35C-466F-9178-FCB2BDC511FF@microsoft.com...
> Hi Mark,
>
> I am somewhat computer "illiterate" but I found your posts via a search.
>
> I have the same problem trying to open any program files, Windows Updates,
> etc...same message continually appears.
>
> My system is Windows XP Home Edition.
>
> I followed the instructions written by Aaron Stebner but when I attempt to
> "run" the downloaded file SubInACL.exe, I get the following error message:
>
> "Windows Installer - The feature you are trying to use is on a network
> resource that is unavailable. Click OK to try again, or enter an alternate
> path to a folder containing the installation package "subinacl.msi" in the
> box below:"
>
> The "box below" shows Desktop as the only location. When I browse the
> Windows files I do not see a folder called "WindowsResource Kits\Tools"
> anywhere on my system.
>
> I saved the downloaded file to the folder "Downloaded Installations" in
> any
> event, but when I click the file to run it, I get the same exact message
> as
> above.
>
> When I click OK, the following message appears:
>
> "The installation source for this product is not available. Verify that
> the
> source exists and that you can access it."
>
> I am frustrated beyond measure and would greatly appreciate any and all
> pertinent advice.
>
> Kind regards,
>
> Gary English
> Abu Dhabi, UAE
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> "Mark L. Ferguson" wrote:
>
>> Aaron Stebner's WebLog Solving setup errors by using the SubInACL tool to
>> repair file and registry permissions:
>> http://blogs.msdn.com/astebner/archive/2006/09/04/739820.aspx
>> --
>> helpful? click "Yes" button. Voting helps the web interface.
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/...g=microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support
>> Mark L. Ferguson
>>
>>
>>
>> "RRG" wrote:
>>
>> > When I try to run executables, dos prompt, regedit, control panel,
>> > anything... I get the following message.
>> >
>> > "Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file. You may not
>> > have
>> > the appropriate permission to access the item"
>> >
>> > I am running XP Home, (SP2). I am an administrator user and I have
>> > tried
>> > system restore to a previous date with no success.
>> >
>> > I have run system restore in safe mode, it completes but does not solve
>> > the
>> > problem.
>> >
>> > I am using PCcillin from TrendMicro and it reports that I have no
>> > threats
>> > found. I believe that I may have had a virus that changed something,
>> > and
>> > though PCCillin has cleaned the virus, the problem has been left
>> > behind.
 
I have deleted Windows Installer and successfully downloaded and installed a
newer version.

Subsequently, I have followed Aaron's instructions to the letter...

And I STILL have the same message whenever I try to open any program files,
Windows Update, etc:

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

A colleague suggested it may be caused by a Worm which has control of the
registry files although nothing shows in any scans...

The same friend is pushing me to buy MacBookPro...hmmm...

"Mark L. Ferguson" wrote:

> Your installer needs some kind of fix.
>
> How to resolve Common Windows Installer Problems:
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555175/en-us
>
> --
> Mark L. Ferguson
> e-mail subject line must include "QZ" or it's deleted
> ..
> "Gary English" <Gary English@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:51D8FCB6-F35C-466F-9178-FCB2BDC511FF@microsoft.com...
> > Hi Mark,
> >
> > I am somewhat computer "illiterate" but I found your posts via a search.
> >
> > I have the same problem trying to open any program files, Windows Updates,
> > etc...same message continually appears.
> >
> > My system is Windows XP Home Edition.
> >
> > I followed the instructions written by Aaron Stebner but when I attempt to
> > "run" the downloaded file SubInACL.exe, I get the following error message:
> >
> > "Windows Installer - The feature you are trying to use is on a network
> > resource that is unavailable. Click OK to try again, or enter an alternate
> > path to a folder containing the installation package "subinacl.msi" in the
> > box below:"
> >
> > The "box below" shows Desktop as the only location. When I browse the
> > Windows files I do not see a folder called "WindowsResource Kits\Tools"
> > anywhere on my system.
> >
> > I saved the downloaded file to the folder "Downloaded Installations" in
> > any
> > event, but when I click the file to run it, I get the same exact message
> > as
> > above.
> >
> > When I click OK, the following message appears:
> >
> > "The installation source for this product is not available. Verify that
> > the
> > source exists and that you can access it."
> >
> > I am frustrated beyond measure and would greatly appreciate any and all
> > pertinent advice.
> >
> > Kind regards,
> >
> > Gary English
> > Abu Dhabi, UAE
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > "Mark L. Ferguson" wrote:
> >
> >> Aaron Stebner's WebLog Solving setup errors by using the SubInACL tool to
> >> repair file and registry permissions:
> >> http://blogs.msdn.com/astebner/archive/2006/09/04/739820.aspx
> >> --
> >> helpful? click "Yes" button. Voting helps the web interface.
> >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/...g=microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support
> >> Mark L. Ferguson
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> "RRG" wrote:
> >>
> >> > When I try to run executables, dos prompt, regedit, control panel,
> >> > anything... I get the following message.
> >> >
> >> > "Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file. You may not
> >> > have
> >> > the appropriate permission to access the item"
> >> >
> >> > I am running XP Home, (SP2). I am an administrator user and I have
> >> > tried
> >> > system restore to a previous date with no success.
> >> >
> >> > I have run system restore in safe mode, it completes but does not solve
> >> > the
> >> > problem.
> >> >
> >> > I am using PCcillin from TrendMicro and it reports that I have no
> >> > threats
> >> > found. I believe that I may have had a virus that changed something,
> >> > and
> >> > though PCCillin has cleaned the virus, the problem has been left
> >> > behind.
>
>
>
 
HOW TO Reset Security Settings Back to the Defaults:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;313222
--
Mark L. Ferguson
e-mail subject line must include "QZ" or it's deleted
..
"Gary English" <GaryEnglish@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:EF287D2E-90B0-462C-A4C7-E3BF19EC3A71@microsoft.com...
>I have deleted Windows Installer and successfully downloaded and installed
>a
> newer version.
>
> Subsequently, I have followed Aaron's instructions to the letter...
>
> And I STILL have the same message whenever I try to open any program
> files,
> Windows Update, etc:
>
> "Windows cannot access the specified file, path or device. You may not
> have
> the appropriate permissions..."
>
> A colleague suggested it may be caused by a Worm which has control of the
> registry files although nothing shows in any scans...
>
> The same friend is pushing me to buy MacBookPro...hmmm...
>
> "Mark L. Ferguson" wrote:
>
>> Your installer needs some kind of fix.
>>
>> How to resolve Common Windows Installer Problems:
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555175/en-us
>>
>> --
>> Mark L. Ferguson
>> e-mail subject line must include "QZ" or it's deleted
>> ..
>> "Gary English" <Gary English@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:51D8FCB6-F35C-466F-9178-FCB2BDC511FF@microsoft.com...
>> > Hi Mark,
>> >
>> > I am somewhat computer "illiterate" but I found your posts via a
>> > search.
>> >
>> > I have the same problem trying to open any program files, Windows
>> > Updates,
>> > etc...same message continually appears.
>> >
>> > My system is Windows XP Home Edition.
>> >
>> > I followed the instructions written by Aaron Stebner but when I attempt
>> > to
>> > "run" the downloaded file SubInACL.exe, I get the following error
>> > message:
>> >
>> > "Windows Installer - The feature you are trying to use is on a network
>> > resource that is unavailable. Click OK to try again, or enter an
>> > alternate
>> > path to a folder containing the installation package "subinacl.msi" in
>> > the
>> > box below:"
>> >
>> > The "box below" shows Desktop as the only location. When I browse the
>> > Windows files I do not see a folder called "WindowsResource Kits\Tools"
>> > anywhere on my system.
>> >
>> > I saved the downloaded file to the folder "Downloaded Installations" in
>> > any
>> > event, but when I click the file to run it, I get the same exact
>> > message
>> > as
>> > above.
>> >
>> > When I click OK, the following message appears:
>> >
>> > "The installation source for this product is not available. Verify that
>> > the
>> > source exists and that you can access it."
>> >
>> > I am frustrated beyond measure and would greatly appreciate any and all
>> > pertinent advice.
>> >
>> > Kind regards,
>> >
>> > Gary English
>> > Abu Dhabi, UAE
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > "Mark L. Ferguson" wrote:
>> >
>> >> Aaron Stebner's WebLog Solving setup errors by using the SubInACL tool
>> >> to
>> >> repair file and registry permissions:
>> >> http://blogs.msdn.com/astebner/archive/2006/09/04/739820.aspx
>> >> --
>> >> helpful? click "Yes" button. Voting helps the web interface.
>> >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/...g=microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support
>> >> Mark L. Ferguson
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> "RRG" wrote:
>> >>
>> >> > When I try to run executables, dos prompt, regedit, control panel,
>> >> > anything... I get the following message.
>> >> >
>> >> > "Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file. You may
>> >> > not
>> >> > have
>> >> > the appropriate permission to access the item"
>> >> >
>> >> > I am running XP Home, (SP2). I am an administrator user and I have
>> >> > tried
>> >> > system restore to a previous date with no success.
>> >> >
>> >> > I have run system restore in safe mode, it completes but does not
>> >> > solve
>> >> > the
>> >> > problem.
>> >> >
>> >> > I am using PCcillin from TrendMicro and it reports that I have no
>> >> > threats
>> >> > found. I believe that I may have had a virus that changed
>> >> > something,
>> >> > and
>> >> > though PCCillin has cleaned the virus, the problem has been left
>> >> > behind.
>>
>>
>>
 
Thanks but I have Windows XP Home Edition - this link appears to apply only
to Vista and XP Professional...

"Mark L. Ferguson" wrote:

>
> HOW TO Reset Security Settings Back to the Defaults:
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;313222
> --
> Mark L. Ferguson
> e-mail subject line must include "QZ" or it's deleted
> ..
> "Gary English" <GaryEnglish@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:EF287D2E-90B0-462C-A4C7-E3BF19EC3A71@microsoft.com...
> >I have deleted Windows Installer and successfully downloaded and installed
> >a
> > newer version.
> >
> > Subsequently, I have followed Aaron's instructions to the letter...
> >
> > And I STILL have the same message whenever I try to open any program
> > files,
> > Windows Update, etc:
> >
> > "Windows cannot access the specified file, path or device. You may not
> > have
> > the appropriate permissions..."
> >
> > A colleague suggested it may be caused by a Worm which has control of the
> > registry files although nothing shows in any scans...
> >
> > The same friend is pushing me to buy MacBookPro...hmmm...
> >
> > "Mark L. Ferguson" wrote:
> >
> >> Your installer needs some kind of fix.
> >>
> >> How to resolve Common Windows Installer Problems:
> >> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555175/en-us
> >>
> >> --
> >> Mark L. Ferguson
> >> e-mail subject line must include "QZ" or it's deleted
> >> ..
> >> "Gary English" <Gary English@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:51D8FCB6-F35C-466F-9178-FCB2BDC511FF@microsoft.com...
> >> > Hi Mark,
> >> >
> >> > I am somewhat computer "illiterate" but I found your posts via a
> >> > search.
> >> >
> >> > I have the same problem trying to open any program files, Windows
> >> > Updates,
> >> > etc...same message continually appears.
> >> >
> >> > My system is Windows XP Home Edition.
> >> >
> >> > I followed the instructions written by Aaron Stebner but when I attempt
> >> > to
> >> > "run" the downloaded file SubInACL.exe, I get the following error
> >> > message:
> >> >
> >> > "Windows Installer - The feature you are trying to use is on a network
> >> > resource that is unavailable. Click OK to try again, or enter an
> >> > alternate
> >> > path to a folder containing the installation package "subinacl.msi" in
> >> > the
> >> > box below:"
> >> >
> >> > The "box below" shows Desktop as the only location. When I browse the
> >> > Windows files I do not see a folder called "WindowsResource Kits\Tools"
> >> > anywhere on my system.
> >> >
> >> > I saved the downloaded file to the folder "Downloaded Installations" in
> >> > any
> >> > event, but when I click the file to run it, I get the same exact
> >> > message
> >> > as
> >> > above.
> >> >
> >> > When I click OK, the following message appears:
> >> >
> >> > "The installation source for this product is not available. Verify that
> >> > the
> >> > source exists and that you can access it."
> >> >
> >> > I am frustrated beyond measure and would greatly appreciate any and all
> >> > pertinent advice.
> >> >
> >> > Kind regards,
> >> >
> >> > Gary English
> >> > Abu Dhabi, UAE
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > "Mark L. Ferguson" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> Aaron Stebner's WebLog Solving setup errors by using the SubInACL tool
> >> >> to
> >> >> repair file and registry permissions:
> >> >> http://blogs.msdn.com/astebner/archive/2006/09/04/739820.aspx
> >> >> --
> >> >> helpful? click "Yes" button. Voting helps the web interface.
> >> >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/...g=microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support
> >> >> Mark L. Ferguson
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> "RRG" wrote:
> >> >>
> >> >> > When I try to run executables, dos prompt, regedit, control panel,
> >> >> > anything... I get the following message.
> >> >> >
> >> >> > "Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file. You may
> >> >> > not
> >> >> > have
> >> >> > the appropriate permission to access the item"
> >> >> >
> >> >> > I am running XP Home, (SP2). I am an administrator user and I have
> >> >> > tried
> >> >> > system restore to a previous date with no success.
> >> >> >
> >> >> > I have run system restore in safe mode, it completes but does not
> >> >> > solve
> >> >> > the
> >> >> > problem.
> >> >> >
> >> >> > I am using PCcillin from TrendMicro and it reports that I have no
> >> >> > threats
> >> >> > found. I believe that I may have had a virus that changed
> >> >> > something,
> >> >> > and
> >> >> > though PCCillin has cleaned the virus, the problem has been left
> >> >> > behind.
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>
>
 
Boot to Safe Mode as default "Administrator" and it should work.

--
Mark L. Ferguson
e-mail subject line must include "QZ" or it's deleted
..
"Gary English" <GaryEnglish@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:C0B5D2A3-B3AC-4827-8072-A1B53BB0D305@microsoft.com...
> Thanks but I have Windows XP Home Edition - this link appears to apply
> only
> to Vista and XP Professional...
>
> "Mark L. Ferguson" wrote:
>
>>
>> HOW TO Reset Security Settings Back to the Defaults:
>> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;313222
>> --
>> Mark L. Ferguson
>> e-mail subject line must include "QZ" or it's deleted
>> ..
>> "Gary English" <GaryEnglish@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:EF287D2E-90B0-462C-A4C7-E3BF19EC3A71@microsoft.com...
>> >I have deleted Windows Installer and successfully downloaded and
>> >installed
>> >a
>> > newer version.
>> >
>> > Subsequently, I have followed Aaron's instructions to the letter...
>> >
>> > And I STILL have the same message whenever I try to open any program
>> > files,
>> > Windows Update, etc:
>> >
>> > "Windows cannot access the specified file, path or device. You may not
>> > have
>> > the appropriate permissions..."
>> >
>> > A colleague suggested it may be caused by a Worm which has control of
>> > the
>> > registry files although nothing shows in any scans...
>> >
>> > The same friend is pushing me to buy MacBookPro...hmmm...
>> >
>> > "Mark L. Ferguson" wrote:
>> >
>> >> Your installer needs some kind of fix.
>> >>
>> >> How to resolve Common Windows Installer Problems:
>> >> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555175/en-us
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >> Mark L. Ferguson
>> >> e-mail subject line must include "QZ" or it's deleted
>> >> ..
>> >> "Gary English" <Gary English@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
>> >> message
>> >> news:51D8FCB6-F35C-466F-9178-FCB2BDC511FF@microsoft.com...
>> >> > Hi Mark,
>> >> >
>> >> > I am somewhat computer "illiterate" but I found your posts via a
>> >> > search.
>> >> >
>> >> > I have the same problem trying to open any program files, Windows
>> >> > Updates,
>> >> > etc...same message continually appears.
>> >> >
>> >> > My system is Windows XP Home Edition.
>> >> >
>> >> > I followed the instructions written by Aaron Stebner but when I
>> >> > attempt
>> >> > to
>> >> > "run" the downloaded file SubInACL.exe, I get the following error
>> >> > message:
>> >> >
>> >> > "Windows Installer - The feature you are trying to use is on a
>> >> > network
>> >> > resource that is unavailable. Click OK to try again, or enter an
>> >> > alternate
>> >> > path to a folder containing the installation package "subinacl.msi"
>> >> > in
>> >> > the
>> >> > box below:"
>> >> >
>> >> > The "box below" shows Desktop as the only location. When I browse
>> >> > the
>> >> > Windows files I do not see a folder called "WindowsResource
>> >> > Kits\Tools"
>> >> > anywhere on my system.
>> >> >
>> >> > I saved the downloaded file to the folder "Downloaded Installations"
>> >> > in
>> >> > any
>> >> > event, but when I click the file to run it, I get the same exact
>> >> > message
>> >> > as
>> >> > above.
>> >> >
>> >> > When I click OK, the following message appears:
>> >> >
>> >> > "The installation source for this product is not available. Verify
>> >> > that
>> >> > the
>> >> > source exists and that you can access it."
>> >> >
>> >> > I am frustrated beyond measure and would greatly appreciate any and
>> >> > all
>> >> > pertinent advice.
>> >> >
>> >> > Kind regards,
>> >> >
>> >> > Gary English
>> >> > Abu Dhabi, UAE
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> > "Mark L. Ferguson" wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> >> Aaron Stebner's WebLog Solving setup errors by using the SubInACL
>> >> >> tool
>> >> >> to
>> >> >> repair file and registry permissions:
>> >> >> http://blogs.msdn.com/astebner/archive/2006/09/04/739820.aspx
>> >> >> --
>> >> >> helpful? click "Yes" button. Voting helps the web interface.
>> >> >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/...g=microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support
>> >> >> Mark L. Ferguson
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >> "RRG" wrote:
>> >> >>
>> >> >> > When I try to run executables, dos prompt, regedit, control
>> >> >> > panel,
>> >> >> > anything... I get the following message.
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > "Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file. You
>> >> >> > may
>> >> >> > not
>> >> >> > have
>> >> >> > the appropriate permission to access the item"
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > I am running XP Home, (SP2). I am an administrator user and I
>> >> >> > have
>> >> >> > tried
>> >> >> > system restore to a previous date with no success.
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > I have run system restore in safe mode, it completes but does not
>> >> >> > solve
>> >> >> > the
>> >> >> > problem.
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > I am using PCcillin from TrendMicro and it reports that I have no
>> >> >> > threats
>> >> >> > found. I believe that I may have had a virus that changed
>> >> >> > something,
>> >> >> > and
>> >> >> > though PCCillin has cleaned the virus, the problem has been left
>> >> >> > behind.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>>
>>
>>
 
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