Solved Error message when accessing files

I posted about this in another thread with the other issue I had. I am posting this issue here instead. I apologize if this is in the wrong area.

I keep having the error message: "Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file. You may not have the appropriate permissions to access the item." It doesn't happen on all files. I scanned for viruses, and nothing came up. What would be causing this?

Thank you.

I have no idea ,but I have a question ,if it doesn't happen on all files, what type files does it happen on

I downloaded different software using Firefox. When I click on the .exe file, the error message happens. I even tried to right click the file and run as administrator. The error still happens.

many reasons for this error ,most are talked about In the link below. iam leaning towards corrupt file downloaded ,can you post a firefox link to one of the software you downloaded .

check this site .
"Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file" error when you try to install, update or start a program or file

I'll look at the link. I think it may be my antivirus software. I disabled it and didn't get the message. I re-enabled it and the message came back. I'm not sure how to fix it.

Here are three programs I tried to install.
ShellExView - Shell Extension Manager For Windows
Free PC cleaner - Download
Synei - PC Cleaner Free will clean up computer to make it run brand new

check avast website for info on how to set it up ,and if you are looking for a good safe cleaner tool go with Ccleaner its consider the best or one of the best .check link , Redirecting...

I have CCleaner. I just wanted to see what those others had.

I uninstalled Avast and installed AVG Free 2014. I downloaded AVG from MajorGeeks. The other download site didn't work.
So far, I don't have that error message. Maybe AVG will work better.

GrapeLivre said:

I have CCleaner. I just wanted to see what those others had.

I uninstalled Avast and installed AVG Free 2014. I downloaded AVG from MajorGeeks. The other download site didn't work.
So far, I don't have that error message. Maybe AVG will work better.

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we need to be careful when looking for software,some come with some nasty rubbish,ccleaner does it all and more ,so I think no need to look for another cleaner

I try to be careful downloading programs. I found ShellExView, Privazer, and, Synei - PC Cleaner Free on Probably the Best Free Security List in the World - Page 17. I still use and like CCleaner.

I used MajorGeeks to download AVG. Is that site okay?

yes major geeks is a well respected site,the creator of the softwares' site is always best when possible

Thank you for helping. The problem is fixed for now.

great job ,good luck