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Error: Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file.

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by pdjgarner

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I use Windows XP,SP2,&IE7.Since installing Limewire &downloading some small exe. files from this site the message above has appeared each time I attempt to open an exe. from Limewire. Having looked through Q&A's on a no. of forums relating to this problem I am no nearer a solution.The suggestions made such as blocking,removing security updates seem to have no effect.Exiting virus& firewalls also have no effect. Can anyone please suggest a solution ?
John

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by mr.wiz

Many times these types of files are trojans or other types of viruses. Also, they may not be complete due to an incomplete download.

You also might want to reconsider downloading these kinds of things anyway, due to the increased possibility of acquiring an infection. Safe computing,like safe sex is everyone's responsibility.

by jameswc

I USED to use Limewire. I found that it did increase my knowledge of removing viruses from my computer. If your gonna use Limewire make sure you have all the protection on your computer that you can afford. Even with all that protection you will still get a lesson in removing viruses from your computer. I would run an indepth virus scan on your computer you may be suprised with what you find.

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