Getting "Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file

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  1. Posts : 6,853
    22H2 64 Bit Pro
       #11

    Can you confirm that it exists without taking ownership? Q-Dir x64 Portable> Run as Admin> Extras> System Enable Privilege.

    Then navigate to C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\

    Check that the file exists. If it does then it must be some permissions problem.

    Getting "Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file-q-dir-9.41-admin.jpg
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  2. Posts : 14,046
    Windows 11 Pro X64 22H2 22621.1848
    Thread Starter
       #12

    Yes ... Below if after a reboot with the error message still on the screen.

    Getting "Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file-2023-02-03-16_16_24-window.jpg

    I see what you mean about Cortana though. Looked at some of the files under it and one was full of Cortana references.

    I currently have Cortana disabled. I wonder if I can uninstall it and if that would make a difference?

    Edit# Okay, just uninstalled Cortana via Powershell via:
    Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers -PackageTypeFilter Bundle -name "*Microsoft.549981C3F5F10*" | Remove-AppxPackage -AllUsers

    Now to reboot and see what happens.
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  3. Posts : 14,046
    Windows 11 Pro X64 22H2 22621.1848
    Thread Starter
       #13

    That seems to have fixed it. I think I'll leave Cortana uninstalled since I never use it.

    Thanks for your help Callendar. You d3efinitely pointed me in the right direction.
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  4. Posts : 6,853
    22H2 64 Bit Pro
       #14

    Well you are not supposed to have access to that folder if you navigate via explorer you should get:

    Getting "Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file-access.jpg

    Which is how it should be. So it suggest that somehow permissions have changed on that folder/ subfolders. I don't know how to revert to default.

    Anyway if it's working now I'd say don't worry about it.
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  5. Posts : 14,046
    Windows 11 Pro X64 22H2 22621.1848
    Thread Starter
       #15

    Agreed, uninstalling Cortana resolved the problem.
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