About this tag
Discussions tagged with 'path access' on WindowsForum.com focus on issues where Windows cannot access a specified device, path, or file, preventing programs from opening, or where drives are missing from 'This PC' despite being online and accessible via direct path entry. Common themes include troubleshooting permission errors, malware scans, system restore, and drive visibility in Windows Explorer. These threads typically involve Windows 7 and later versions, with solutions ranging from registry edits to checking drive letters and security software interference.
  1. Deses

    Windows 10 Drives missing from “This PC”, yet they are Online and have a letter assigned

    Hello! I'm facing this issue where the drives don't appear in This PC under the Windows Explorer or a Search folder prompt. All my drives are online, have a letter assigned and are fully accesible by manually typing the path (E:\something) or by apps (Steam can play games stored in my F:\...
    • Deses
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    • access drive explorer file management help missing drive network drive path access sbc storage tech support this pc troubleshooting volume letter windows windows 10 windows 11
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Cannot Open Any Programs - get Error Message "windows cannot access specified device, path or file .

    Hi, Newbie here and it is not even my own PC. My kid has a Toshiba Mini Notebook (NB255) with Windows 7 Starter. Starting yesterday we can no longer open any programs on the Notebook. The system boots and the desktop loads but only a small number of system? programs load and then nothing...
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    • computer issues desktop issues error message file access malware mini laptop not opening path access programs safe mode security software startup system restore tech support toshiba troubleshooting update user help windows 7
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support