I recently attempted to upgrade some drivers, prior to do this I set a restore point on my computer first. One of the updates caused my mouse to stop working.
I have performed the following as the administrator:
1. I performed a restore to the most recent restore date and it fixed the mouse problem but I started getting the ?Windows cannot access the specified device path or file. you may not have appropriate permissions? Error message.
2. I performed a second restore for several days prior and I am still having the same problem.
3. Checked for the ?IE Enhanced Security? as posted on other threads and it does not pertain to this problem.
4. Tried launching new software from my thumb drive but get the same error message.
5. Attempted to run the Advance SystemCare 3 (Pro version) but I get the same error when launching the existing installed software.
6. Ran the CCleaner program Registry Integrity portion and that did not fix the problem.
7. I tried installing an update to an existing software from my thumb drive, C:/ drive, and external hard drive and get the same error.
8. I right click the any of the updates or new programs I want to install and selecting open, Run as, etc with the same error.
9. Ran my McAfee anti-virus program with no fixes.
10. Stopped my Firewall and other spyware programs that may impede the installation but get the same error.
11. Attempted to uninstall a program using CCleaner (Error 5: Access denied) and/or the software uninstall link and get the same error.
I can download a file but not launch it without the error. I also can not uninstall any other software or download/install a Windows update.
I am using Windows XP Home edition. Any suggestions?
