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I cannot download programs. When sellecting “run” i get the message that the download directory cannot be accessed. Anyone know a fix?
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Hi Anthony
Open File Explorer
On the left click Downloads
Are you able to access that folder and does the file you downloaded exist in that folder?
If so, can you run that file from inside the Downloads folder?
If not, if you move that file to another folder, can you then run that file?
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There are no downloaded files in the folder. That’s the problem. Any program i attempt to download i get the message the the download directory cannot be accessed.
Hi Anthony
Click your Start Button, type regedit and hit Enter to open the Registry Editor
Click View and make sure 'Address Bar' is turned on
Paste this into the Address Bar at the top and hit Enter
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders
Please provide a screenshot of that Registry Editor window
Follow the steps given in this link,
