How can I fix the Windows cannot access the specified device error?
1. Recover deleted, corrupted or removed file
Sometimes, you may have deleted or removed the file, or maybe, your file is corrupted. As a consequence, this will activate the Windows cannot access the specified device error.
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2. Disable your antivirus
- Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open the Task Manager.
- Go to Startup tab and select your antivirus.
- Choose the Disable option.
- Verify if the issue has been solved.
The antivirus must protect your computer from various viruses and malware. There are instances when your antivirus might falsely notify you that one of your files is a virus, and block you from accessing it.
This solution requires you to disable your antivirus so that the message Windows cannot access the specified device can disappear.
After solving the error, enable the antivirus again to keep your computer protected from threats.
3. Gain permissions for your file
- Right-click on your file and select Properties.
- Navigate to Security, and click on your account, and then choose Edit.
- Remove all checks from Deny, and click OK.
- Verify if the error has disappeared.
If you don’t have the permissions to access a file, then you will encounter the message Windows cannot access the specified device.
This post was written by Milan Stanojevic and was first posted to WindowsReport
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