Have you ever encountered the “windows cannot access the specified device path or file” error on your Windows computer? It can be a really frustrating issue, but fortunately, there is a simple solution. In this quick tutorial, we will guide you on how to resolve this issue and get access to the file or folder you need.
To begin with, locate the file or folder that you are having trouble accessing. For example, if it’s a folder in your Documents, right-click on the folder and then left-click on Properties.
Next, click on the Security tab and then click on the name underneath Group or Usernames. This will show you the permissions you have for the file or folder. If you click on system, you can see what the permissions are down below, and it will apply to all of them.
Once you’re on the Security tab, go down and left-click on Advanced. Then, left-click on Add and select a principal. Next, click on Find Now, and you will be able to see a list of options. Scroll down and select Everyone, and then click OK.
Underneath Base Permissions, make sure you sort the Full Control option and then click OK. Finally, click on Apply and then OK. You should now be able to access the folder you were having problems with.
We hope this brief tutorial has helped you resolve the “windows cannot access the specified device path or file” error on your Windows computer. If you found this guide helpful, don’t forget to share it with your friends and family. Thank you for reading, and we’ll catch you in the next tutorial.