"bigmike12" <> wrote in message news:...
>
> About a week ago my trial sub to Tend Micro expired. I uninstalled
> Trend (i have a full version Avast 4.8 home /license key) but
> immediately started getting this error msg --(*Windows cannot access the
> specified device,path or file. You may not have the appropiate
> permission to access the item*)-- when trying to open any exeacutable
> files/programs from desktop shortcuts. I also cannot open these
> programs from their file locations.
>
> I'm running Vista Home Premium / Service Pack 2 / IE8 / 32 bit all
> preinstalled on Dell Inspirion Laptop. This is a stand alone personal
> computer, NOT shared or part of any network. *I'AM THE
> OWNER/ADMINISTRATOR*.
>
> I've already tried many of the "fixes" suggested in this forum such
> as:
> Uninstall/reinstall IE8
>
> De-selecting IE Enhanced Security
>
> "unblock" from the initial properties screen
> from the exe file
>
> modified the file ownership.
>
> System restore did not work (
>
> I am really leaning towards a registry item being deleted but have no
> idea how to address that issue.
>
> PLS HELP!!! thx
>
>
> --
> bigmike12
Try the exe file association fix from this page:
http://www.winhelponline.com/article...ows-Vista.html
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