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Since: Jul 13, 2007
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Sat Aug 04, 2007 6:10 pm
Post subject: Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file....
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when i try to run most *.exe i get this message:

Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file. You may not have
the appropriate permissions to access the item.

whats going on?

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