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Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file.

Whenever I uninstall and redownload an application, I get the same error, 'Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file. you may not have appropriate permissions to access this item'' It's not a permission error, I checked permissions in properties and all that, I checked everywhere for a solution, asked many times, and so far there's no help, is there any sign of hope for me?

Hi, DovahGirl

My name is Jeffrey and I am an Independent Advisor. I would be happy to help you today.

You can use the System File Checker tool to repair damaged system files.

Follow these steps:

Press the Start key and type the word CMD or Powershell, right click on the command prompt and select Run as administrator, enter the following commands one by one followed by the Enter key:

•- DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Scanhealth
•- DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth
•- DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /startcomponentcleanup
•- sfc /scannow

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/929833...

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Hello Jeffrey,

Unfortunately, I ran into a bit of a problem. When I enter the first command, it comes up with:

Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool

Version: 10.0.18362.1

Image Version: 10.0.18363.657

And it doesn't allow me to enter in the other commands, am I doing something wrong?

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I recommend you upgrade Windows to version 1909

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/402766...

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I upgraded, but it still says the same thing, and doesn't let me type something else

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I recommend that you repair Windows completely before you must make a backup of your personal files, third-party software will be removed. Here the link to download the Windows ISO.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-downlo...

https://www.backup-utility.com/windows-10/reins...

https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/16397-repai...

Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

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Is there another solution?

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Try to return to a previous point.

1.- Open Start.

2.- Search for Create a restore point, and click the top result to open the System Properties experience.

3.- Click the System Restore button.

4.- Click the Next button.

5.- Select the restore point that you want to use on your computer.

6.- Click the Scan for affected programs button to understand the apps that will no longer be available because they're added after the creation of the restore point.

7.- Click the Close button.

8.- Click the Next button.

9.- Click the Finish button.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12415/...

https://forums.tomshardware.com/faq/how-to-rest...

https://www.isunshare.com/windows-10/7-ways-to-...

Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

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Nope. Any other ideas?

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The last thing I can recommend is to repair windows completely as explained in the previous links

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