Error Message Downloading IE8

[realmc]

IE8 seems to download successfully, but when trying to open the executable I
get "Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file. You may not
have the appropriate permissions to access the item". There is lots on the
web about this, but I can not find a fix that will work for my situation. I
have shut down AV (Avira) and Firewall (Online Armor) and I have tried
creating a new administrative account. Running XP SP3 updated. Any ideas?

 

[Malke]

IE8 seems to download successfully, but when trying to open the executable
I get "Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file. You may
not have the appropriate permissions to access the item". There is lots on
the web about this, but I can not find a fix that will work for my
situation. I have shut down AV (Avira) and Firewall (Online Armor) and I
have tried creating a new administrative account. Running XP SP3 updated.
Any ideas?

See the following links for possible help. If you need more than that,
please post in the newsgroup for IE8:

microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general

IE8 System Requirements -
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/internet-explorer/support/system-requirements.aspx

HOW TO solve IE8 installation problems -
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949220

Per MVP PA Bear - I would strongly recommend disabling your anti-virus
application and any anti-spyware applications (other than Defender) before
installing (or uninstalling) an IE upgrade. If you're running a
third-party firewall, I would recommend disabling it and then enabling the
Windows Firewall before installing (or uninstalling) an IE upgrade.

Tip: Reboot twice after installing IE8 Final. Make certain that your
anti-virus application, any anti-spyware applications (other than
Defender), and your third-party firewall (if any)
is supported in IE8 Final before you decide install it.

No-charge support for Internet Explorer 8 installation, set-up and usage
(only) is available via the phone based on your locale through 31 December
2009. Customers must be running Windows XP or Windows Vista in a non-domain
environment.
US & CA Residents: 866-234-6020. Other:
https://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?&prid=13043

http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/10/11/IE7-Installation-and-Anti_2D00_Malware-Applications.aspx

Malke

 

[realmc]

Hi Malke,

I have seen this error message before when dealing with some executable
files and it was not related to IE8 (that's why I posted here). This is the
only time I have not been able to complete an instillation. As noted in
original post, I disabled my AV and FW during installation. There are many
posts on the web about this error message, but most relate to networks or
Vista (I am on single DSL computer running XP. Any other suggestions?

 

[Malke]

Hi Malke,

I have seen this error message before when dealing with some executable
files and it was not related to IE8 (that's why I posted here). This is
the only time I have not been able to complete an instillation. As noted
in original post, I disabled my AV and FW during installation. There are
many posts on the web about this error message, but most relate to
networks or Vista (I am on single DSL computer running XP. Any other
suggestions?

Since you didn't mention that the issue happens with other downloads,
naturally I assumed that your question was about IE since that was your
Subject line.

I don't know why you're having difficulties. Check the permissions on the
directory to which you are downloading the file.

Malke