Unable to install ACDSee and Skype, Error: 1317, inability to create directory in C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs.

Hi Francesca,

Error: 1317 might occur if the permissions of a folder in Program Data are corrupt. Let's take the ownership of C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs folder and check if that helps. I would suggest you to follow the steps provided below:

Above folder is hidden, we need to unhide it first. Refer to the below steps:

Step 1:

a)  Press Windows and x together and select Windows Explorer.

b)  Click on View tab and Click on Options at the top right corner.

c)  Click the View tab, and then click Show hidden files, folders, and drives.

d)  Uncheck the box which states Hide protected operating system files.

e)  Click Yes to confirm, and then click OK.

Now browse to the following location:

C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs 

To give full control to the Programs folder, refer to this step.

Step 2:

a)   Right click on the folder and click Properties.
b)  Click Security Tab, click Edit under Group or User Names and click Add.
c)   Type “Everyone” and click check names.
d)  Click Ok.
e)  Click Full Control under Permissions for everyone.
f)   Click Apply and click Ok.
g)  Click Ok.

Note: After you complete the troubleshooting, follow the above method, hide the files that we have unhide.

Also refer to this link and check:

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_8-windows_install/cannot-install-applications-in-windows-8/642b6209-64ef-4d3f-ac26-743b8cca8909

For the Start screen search issue, run search and index troubleshooter.

a. Press Windows key + X and click on Control panel.

b. Click on Troubleshooting.

c. Select view all on the top left corner.

d. Run search and indexing troubleshooter.

Hope the information provided is helpful. Do reply, if you need further help.