Windows 7 error 1303 setup cannot access the folder

These errors indicate that the Adobe Creative Suite 3 installer was unable to access the file or directory identified in the error message. The folder or file causing the error can be identified in the Adobe Creative Suite installation log. Legal Notices Online Privacy Policy.

Creative Suite. Installation cannot continue. Log on as an administrator or contact your system administrator. Verify that you have access to that directory. Do one or more of the following: Log on as an administrator to perform the following actions.

Solution 1: Change permissions for the parent folder referenced in the error message. Right-click the Application Data folder and select Properties. Important: If you are unable to see the Application Data folder, proceed to To show hidden files and folders , then continue with step 3. In the Application Data Properties window, select the Security tab.

Important: If you do not see this option, proceed to To disable simple file sharing , then continue with step 4. On the Security tab 1 , click Advanced 2. If a Security dialog appears, click Yes to continue. If you disabled simple file sharing in step 3, proceed to To enable simple file sharing. If you enabled the option for showing hidden files and folders in step 2, proceed to To hide hidden files and folders.

Important: If you are unable to see the Application Data folder, proceed to To show hidden files and folders then continue with step 3. In the Shared Documents Properties window, select the Sharing tab. Select Share This Folder. Shut down the computer. Wait 5 seconds and turn the computer back on. Press and hold down the F8 key the second the Windows Logo appears. Note: You can also press and hold F8 a few moments before the Windows Logo appears.

Proceed to Windows XP Professional. Was this reply helpful? Yes No. Sorry this didn't help. Thanks for your feedback. I had similar problems installing a valid version of MS office Home and Student with error I tried a plug in reg program "GrantAdminFullControl" which was useless, and about 3 hours of google searching for solutions.

This new windows 7 home premium bit pc came preloaded with ms works, so I thought the original ownership was microsofts. Thinking I was smarter than the average bear, I opened control panel, programs and uninstalled ms works, as a hunch So I finally figured it out Reboot into safe mode in any way possible networking, prompt, etc.

Once in safe mode, go to the folder that is causing you the hassle, in my case it is listed above. Once you are at the folder, right click and go to properties, get into the administrative folder for security and edit the permissions. In safe mode I was able to take over full controls of all settings. Click apply, then ok then close the folder. Reboot normally, and you should might! Let me know if it works for you. I've found another solution wich will fix the mentioned security permission while maintaining the security access level by not letting everyone take full control over the folder.

I figured out this fix while installing Visual Studio Ultimate, the root directory of the installation folder didn't include the [System] account, and when I did, Boom, it's fixed :. This worked for me after 2hrs of struggle: Start the command prompt with admin rights and start setup. I had. I was able to correct or find a workaround for most of them, but I have not been able to resolve this issue. I am on an Administrator account, I have taken ownership of the folder.

I have un-hidden the folder. I have followed all the steps in the above posts and have even tried things suggested in other tech support sites to try to resolve the issue and still get this same error every time I try to install anything that puts something within that folder.

If I am unable to get this issue resolved I will end up giving up completely on Windows 10 and just reinstall Windows 7 Ultimate back onto my computers. It's a shame because I had such high hopes for Windows 10 after the disaster that Windows 8 and 8.

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QuickBooksHelp Intuit. Error Installer has insufficient privileges to access this directory. When installing QuickBooks Desktop, the following error prompts: Error Installer has insufficient privileges to access this directory. Solution 2: Manually resolve the issue Use this solution if the tool did not resolve the issue or if you prefer manual troubleshooting steps.

A window opens and displays the folder contents.