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Access Config.msi

Nico85 -  
 Nico85 -
Hello,

I'm having trouble installing a program, I get the error message: "Error writing to the file C:\Config.Msi\PFB742.tmp. Check that you have permission to access this directory" even though I am an administrator on my PC.

I can't find the Config.msi directory even when showing hidden folders. When I try to create it, I get a message saying it already exists... does anyone have a solution to access it and is it possible to delete/overwrite it?

Configuration: Windows 7 / Firefox 14.0.1

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    BzK Posted messages 48 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   6
     
    Hello,
    For hidden files and folders, some remain hidden for added security. To make them appear as well, where you went to show hidden files, you will need to look a little further down and also uncheck:
    - "Hide extensions for known file types"
    - "Hide protected operating system files"

    Then you will be able to see them.
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    1. Nico85
       
      Thank you for your response BzK. I can now see it and indeed I do not have access to it. I don't understand because I am an administrator on my PC and I am the owner of the folder. Is there a solution for me to access it?
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    2. BzK Posted messages 48 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   6
       
      Hello,
      You can try to set full control
      right-click on the folder > properties > security tab > select "administrator" > edit > check "full control" > apply > ok
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    3. Nico85
       
      Hi,
      I already have full control over the file: the full control box is already checked.
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    4. BzK Posted messages 48 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   6
       
      Do you receive the error message for all the programs you try to install or just one? Which one?
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    5. Nico85
       
      It's Adobe Reader X. So I installed another one, but I would prefer to have Adobe Reader because I find it easier to use.
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