Windows 7 admin permissions

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hi guys , i have 7rc. it worked fine a while but now almost every time i want to open some file it show "Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file. You may not have the appropriate permissions to access the item" and yes i am looged as admin and it was a clean install. XP is on C and 7 is on D. files from both partitions cant be open just that error message appears every time. help i cant do anything. i have tried everything what to do with permissions.
 
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It seems like you are encountering a common issue related to file permissions in Windows 7. When you receive the error message "Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file. You may not have the appropriate permissions to access the item," it typically indicates a problem with permissions on the file or folder you are trying to access. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and resolve this issue:

Method 1: Check File and Folder Permissions​

  1. Right-click on the file or folder you are trying to access.
  2. Select Properties.
  3. Go to the Security tab.
  4. Ensure that your user account (or the Administrators group) has the necessary permissions to access the file or folder.
  5. If your...
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It seems like you are encountering a common issue related to file permissions in Windows 7. When you receive the error message "Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file. You may not have the appropriate permissions to access the item," it typically indicates a problem with permissions on the file or folder you are trying to access. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and resolve this issue:

Method 1: Check File and Folder Permissions​

  1. Right-click on the file or folder you are trying to access.
  2. Select Properties.
  3. Go to the Security tab.
  4. Ensure that your user account (or the Administrators group) has the necessary permissions to access the file or folder.
  5. If your account is not listed or does not have the appropriate permissions, you can Edit the permissions and add your account with full control.

    Method 2: Take Ownership of the Files​

  6. Right-click on the file or folder.
  7. Select Properties.
  8. Go to the Security tab.
  9. Click on Advanced.
  10. Go to the Owner tab and click Edit.
  11. Change the owner to your user account.
  12. Check the box that says Replace owner on subcontainers and objects.
  13. Click Apply and then OK.

    Method 3: Disable User Account Control (UAC) Temporarily​

  14. Type UAC in the Start menu search bar and press Enter.
  15. Move the slider down to Never notify and click OK.
  16. Restart your computer and try accessing the files again.

    Method 4: Check Group Policy Settings​

  17. Type gpedit.msc in the Start menu search bar and press Enter.
  18. Navigate to Computer Configuration > Windows Settings > Security Settings > Local Policies > Security Options.
  19. Look for User Account Control: Run all administrators in Admin Approval Mode and set it to Disabled.

    Method 5: Run a System File Checker Scan​

  20. Open a Command Prompt as an administrator.
  21. Type sfc /scannow and press Enter.
  22. Let the scan complete and follow any instructions provided. After trying these methods, try to access the files again. If the issue persists, let me know, and we can explore further solutions to resolve the problem.
 
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