Windows 10: My Windows won't let me open some files.

Discus and support My Windows won't let me open some files. in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; At first I thought it was my windows defender and it might be, but I can't turn it off. There is no option for it. I even opened CMD as trusted... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Zwealo, Sep 11, 2021.

  1. Zwealo Win User

    My Windows won't let me open some files.


    At first I thought it was my windows defender and it might be, but I can't turn it off. There is no option for it. I even opened CMD as trusted installer and admin, but the access was denied. I use advanced run to try and open these files, but I have no clue on how to really use it well. I really want to have access to some of my files again. Every time I try to open a file it says, "Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file". I looked it up earlier and did everything it asked me to do. I still have the same problem. I heard that windows did a update to some people that makes i

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    Zwealo, Sep 11, 2021
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  2. tops Win User

    Skype won´t wok in 17063

    Ok...

    After update my Windows 10 to 17063.1000 build, skype won´t work...

    It open, but if I Start my conversasion with camera, file share or screen share, it crash...

    If I try to uninstall anda install again, I give an error...

    Any workaround to solve this issue??

    *Mad*Mad*Mad*Mad
     
  3. windows 10 apps won,t open

    Hi Robert,

    Thanks for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    We appreciate you for trying the troubleshooting steps.



    I suggest you to try the below steps and check if it helps.

    Step 1: Run Windows app troubleshooter.

    Refer to the below link:

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/run-the-troubleshooter-for-windows-apps

    Step 2: Run shell commands for Windows store and check if it helps.

    Follow the below steps:


    • Press Windows key + X and select
      Command prompt(Admin)
      to open elevated Command prompt.

    • Type the following commands.



      powershell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register $Env:SystemRoot\WinStore\AppxManifest.xml

    • Hit enter, the blackscreen will appear still for a couple of seconds. After a couple of second a new line saying C:\.... will appear.

    • Close Command Prompt.

    • Try to start the Windows Store again.


    Hope it helps, reply to us with the status of your issue. We will be happy to assist you.
     
    Santosh_Rai, Sep 11, 2021
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  4. tops Win User

    My Windows won't let me open some files.

    Skype won´t wok in 17063

    Skype Won´t work... games won´t work...

    Making backup and re-format...

    Maybe I Install a Windows 7 again, At least, all of my games run smoothly ...Sadness!!

    *Banghead
     
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