Windows cannot access the specified device

funkyecat · Feb 26, 2010

When I try to open a pdf file in adobe reader 9.0 I get the following message-

'C:\Program files\Adobe\Reader 9.0\Reader\Eula.exe' at the top of the error message and

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

I have gotten a similar response with other programs on occasion. This has occurred in the last month.

Win XP SP3
FF 3.6
Comodo Firewall
Avira Antivirus

Kestrel13! · Feb 26, 2010

Have you ruled out malware before continuing to see if it a software issue?

Take a look at this sticky in the malware forum

READ & RUN ME FIRST. Malware Removal Guide

If you decide to follow through that guide, please refrain from posting logs in this thread. Post them in a fresh thread in malware removal.

funkyecat · Feb 27, 2010

I have checked for any type of malware with several programs

satrow · Feb 27, 2010

Does the Eula.exe exist in the location stated?

funkyecat · Mar 1, 2010

I reinstalled Adobe, then tried foxit reader. All I got was that I cannot access specified device. I contacted both companies but neither can satisfactorily fix problem.

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