Windows 10: unable to create the directory "C:\users\tom\appdata\local\temp\*.tmp

Discus and support unable to create the directory "C:\users\tom\appdata\local\temp\*.tmp in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; trying to install visual studio code and this message pops up immediately. "Setup was unable to create the directory... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by trbodden, Mar 30, 2016.

  1. TRBODDEN
    trbodden Win User

    unable to create the directory "C:\users\tom\appdata\local\temp\*.tmp


    trying to install visual studio code and this message pops up immediately.

    "Setup was unable to create the directory "C:\users\tom\appdata\local\temp\*.tmp"
    error 5 access is denied

    I tried taking ownership at appdata point but still no go. Is there some permission or other problem I may be overlooking?
    Visual Studio Community installed like a charm.

    :)
     
    trbodden, Mar 30, 2016
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  2. PHILC43
    philc43 Win User

    When you open the program to install this code do so by right clicking and selecting run as administrator. This might provide the necessary privileges to complete the operation. This is sometimes necessary even if you are already an administrator.
     
    philc43, Mar 30, 2016
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  3. TRBODDEN
    trbodden Win User
    I have elevated you to PhilA.

    Thanks for solving my problem
     
    trbodden, Mar 30, 2016
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  4. PHILC43
    philc43 Win User

    unable to create the directory "C:\users\tom\appdata\local\temp\*.tmp

    Great! Glad I was able to help. *Smile
     
    philc43, Apr 5, 2018
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