Windows 7 Local Administrator cannot install any program in windows 7

[sujaybasak]

Local Administrator cannot install any program in windows 7. I use Ultimate version since 1 + year and never had the problem before. But last 1 month onwards this problem has started. Like Cannot install Java / Firefox 15 etc.. the error says that the location where the TEMP files are to be created "does not have access".

Please help and thanks in advance....

 

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It seems like the issue you are facing with installing programs on Windows 7 is related to the permissions of the TEMP folder where temporary files are usually created during installations. To resolve this issue, you can try the following steps:

Method 1: Check and Update Temp Folder Permissions​

1. Navigate to the Temp Folder:
   • Press Windows Key + R to open the "Run" dialog.
   • Type %TEMP% and hit Enter. This will open the Temp folder.
   []Check Permissions:
   • Right-click on the Temp folder, select "Properties," and go to the "Security" tab.
   • Ensure that your user account (or the Administrators group) has full control over the Temp folder.
   []Update Permissions:
   • If needed, click on "Edit" and add your user account or the Administrators group with full control.

     Method 2: Check Environment Variables​

   []Check TEMP and TMP Variables:
   • Right-click on "Computer" or "This PC" and select "Properties."
   • Click on "Advanced system settings" and go to the "Advanced" tab.
   • Click on "Environment Variables."
   • Ensure that both the "TEMP" and "TMP" variables point to valid directories with correct permissions.

     Method 3: Run as Administrator​

   []Change Installation Mode:
   • Try running the installer as an administrator. Right-click on the installer and select "Run as administrator."

     Method 4: System File Checker (SFC)​

2. Run SFC Scan:
   • Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
   • Enter the command sfc /scannow and press Enter. This will scan for and repair any corrupted system files.

     Additional Note​

   • It's also possible that malware might have affected your system. Running a thorough antivirus scan is recommended. Try these steps to resolve the issue with installing programs on Windows 7. Let me know if you need further assistance!