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

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If your getting this error, odds are pretty good your on a Windows server. If so, this article will help you.

Your seeing this error because of Security Enhanced Internet Explorer.

Here's how to disable it and make internal networking work again.

  • Control Panel
  • Add/Remove Programs
  • Add/Remove Windows Components
  • Uncheck Internet Explorer Enhanced Security Configuration
  • Click Next
  • Then Finish


Learn more about Internet Explorer Enhanced Security

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