Windows 10: VMware Workstation Insufficient permission to access the file [Fix]

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The error message “Insufficient permission to access file” in VMware Workstation usually arises when the software does not have the necessary permissions to read or modify important virtual machine (VM) files (such as .vmx or .vmdk). This lack of access can hinder operations like starting, migrating, or restoring a VM. The problem is often related […]

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cannot access file/or permissions

I have a file i need to run on Windows 7 Home Premium. I get the error message saying "Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file. You may not have the appropriate permissions to access the item."

So I right click and choose Properties to access the permissions but I cannot. In the Security tab I get a message saying, " You do not have permission to view or edit this objects permission settings.".

Next I boot into the Windows 7 Hidden Administrator Mode - and even with this I get all the same error messages.

Please help me as I really need to run This file.

 

cannot access file/or permissions

also here is a guide
http://www.blogsdna.com/2159/how-to...sions-to-access-files-folder-in-windows-7.htm

 

KB4517211 causes VMware Workstation Pro 14.1.7 to fail

https://www.tenforums.com/virtualization/141820-vmware-workstation-pro-cant-run-windows-message.html

better solutions to fix rather than uninstalling the update....

Either reg fix or compatibility administrator tool

For compatibility administrator tool, only need to install 1st one on list and unselect the rest (only a 7.7Meg install)

https://www.tenforums.com/virtualiz...o-cant-run-windows-message-3.html#post1740491