Access is Denied (0x5)

OberonViper · 10-22-2008, 01:17 AM

Hello All,

I have encountered a problem recently that I can not seem to solve. When installing a game onto my new Vista PC I get the following error:

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The following error occurred on the file 'D:\System\witcher.exe'

Access is denied.
(0x5)
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I was wondering if anyone knew what would cause this, or how it might be solved. I have tried to install the game using each of the various "Compatibility Modes" and also by using "Run as Administrator".

The only way I can prevent the above error is through installing in Safe Mode. This unfortunately doesn’t solve my problem as it creates a new error based on me not have administration rights in Safe Mode:

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The Windows Installer service is not accessible in Safe Mode. Please try again when your computer is not in Safe Mode or you can use System Restore to return your machine to a previous good state.
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Any advice or guidance would be welcome.

Thanks in advance for your time.

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Operating System: Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit OS (Service Pack 1)
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 3.00GHz
RAM: 2.00GB

10-22-2008, 01:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
OberonViper Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1 OS: Vista, Service pack 1	Access is Denied (0x5) Hello All, I have encountered a problem recently that I can not seem to solve. When installing a game onto my new Vista PC I get the following error: *** The following error occurred on the file 'D:\System\witcher.exe' Access is denied. (0x5) * I was wondering if anyone knew what would cause this, or how it might be solved. I have tried to install the game using each of the various "Compatibility Modes" and also by using "Run as Administrator". The only way I can prevent the above error is through installing in Safe Mode. This unfortunately doesn’t solve my problem as it creates a new error based on me not have administration rights in Safe Mode: The Windows Installer service is not accessible in Safe Mode. Please try again when your computer is not in Safe Mode or you can use System Restore to return your machine to a previous good state. ** Any advice or guidance would be welcome. Thanks in advance for your time. -- Operating System: Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit OS (Service Pack 1) Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 3.00GHz RAM: 2.00GB