Verify you have access to the directory and permission to run this application

Eamonn · Jul 26, 2024

I am trying to install a program I had installed in Windows 10 and even Window 11 Home... but now when I try I get this pop up warning.

Because I am having trouble with other programs I think it's a Windows problem and not the program. How do I verify I have access to the directory and permission, etc...?

Thank you.

FreeBooter · Jul 26, 2024

Looks like the executable located on remote PC.

Eamonn · Jul 26, 2024

FreeBooter said:
Looks like the executable located on remote PC.

For give me, but what does that actually mean?

"executable" and "remote PC."?

FreeBooter · Jul 26, 2024

If you don't understand any of it then not much i can do.

\\SERVER\Share

Marcus Vinicus · Jul 26, 2024

Hi @Eamonn

Here is a description of an executable file. An exe file is the most used one but there are others as well.

What is an executable file (EXE file)?

An executable file contains the machine code that a computer runs when the file is triggered. Learn how it works and what dangers it can pose.

www.techtarget.com

Eamonn · Jul 26, 2024

You could give me a quick/rough explanation of them so that I can learn and confirm what they are?.. and try and solve my problem.

Is that not what forums are for?

If you can confirm what the executable is, I can maybe look for it etc...

Eamonn · Jul 26, 2024

Marcus Vinicus said:
Hi @Eamonn

Here is a description of an executable file. An exe file is the most used one but there are others as well.

What is an executable file (EXE file)?

An executable file contains the machine code that a computer runs when the file is triggered. Learn how it works and what dangers it can pose.

www.techtarget.com

Thanks... why would one be on a remote PC? What does he mean by remote PC? It's on another PC not linked to mine?

FreeBooter · Jul 26, 2024

You can always google search term you don't understand.

Look at the path to sldlM.exe where is the J: drive located it's mount point for sldlM remote computer where sldlM.exe executable access and lunched.

Marcus Vinicus · Jul 26, 2024

As already suggested, try searching on Google for information on how to install Solidworks. There are also lots of videos on Youtube about this.

Marcus Vinicus · Jul 26, 2024

Eamonn said:
You could give me a quick/rough explanation of them so that I can learn and confirm what they are?.. and try and solve my problem.

Is that not what forums are for?

If you can confirm what the executable is, I can maybe look for it etc...

Try this website page. If you don't use search engines like Google or Bing much it is a key skill to develop. Modern search engines can usually understand any query asked.

Understanding Executable File Types: A Comprehensive Guide | FileFlip.app

www.fileflip.app

Spunk · Jul 26, 2024

The question asked is, what is the J: drive? Is it a install CD or USB Flash drive or is it an external or internal drive on your computer? Or is it a shortcut to a Network share? The sidlM.exe is the Executable file, can you browse to the j: drive and click that file to start the app?

Read the FAQ's on installing Solidworks. If you still have a problem installing, contact their support or post in their Community Forum for better results

https://www.solidworks.com/

Eamonn · Jul 26, 2024

Spunk said:
The question asked is, what is the J: drive? Is it a install CD or USB Flash drive or is it an external or internal drive on your computer? Or is it a shortcut to a Network share? The sidlM.exe is the Executable file, can you browse to the j: drive and click that file to start the app?

Read the FAQ's on installing Solidworks. If you still have a problem installing, contact their support or post in their Community Forum for better results

https://www.solidworks.com/

To answer your question... When I browse the j: drive and click that file to start the app... is when I get the pop-up warning.

Eamonn · Jul 26, 2024

Spunk said:
The question asked is, what is the J: drive? Is it a install CD or USB Flash drive or is it an external or internal drive on your computer? Or is it a shortcut to a Network share? The sidlM.exe is the Executable file, can you browse to the j: drive and click that file to start the app?

Read the FAQ's on installing Solidworks. If you still have a problem installing, contact their support or post in their Community Forum for better results

https://www.solidworks.com/

and the J Drive is a "DVD Drive".

Eamonn · Jul 26, 2024

Spunk said:
Read the FAQ's on installing Solidworks. If you still have a problem installing, contact their support or post in their Community Forum for better results

https://www.solidworks.com/

"Because I am having trouble with other programs I think it's a Windows problem and not the program."

antspants · Jul 26, 2024

Eamonn said:
"Because I am having trouble with other programs I think it's a Windows problem and not the program."

Are the problems that you are having with other programs, also related to the J: Drive?

antspants · Jul 26, 2024

Try changing the drive letter of your DVD drive in disk management.

Start typing “Computer Management” in Windows search.
Click on the result
On the left of the Computer Management window, select Disk Management
When Disk Management opens you will see your drives like in this image.

Assume what you will see is your “J” drive.

Right click on the “J” drive and select “Change Drive Letter and Paths…”

You will see this box open (but it will have J:)
Click “Change”

Click the little drop down arrow and choose a different drive letter, for instance M:
You will only have the choice of drive letters that are not being used.

After you select a new drive letter, click OK

Try running the setup.exe again. Or open then close the DVD tray and wait for the Autorun to start the install.

Autorun is a file/script that tells the DVD what to do, in this case start “Setup.exe - it runs when you close the DVD tray.

Failing this, disable/close your antivirus software if you have a 3rd party antivirus installed and try the setup.exe again.

Failing all the above, open Windows File Explorer
Go to your J: Drive (DVD Drive)
Right click on “Setup”
Select Run as Administrator.
Select OK when asked to run.

Executable files
An .exe is an executable file (Generally called Setup or install) that starts the install process of an installation for a program.
When looking at files in File Explorer, you will probably only see “Setup” (without the .exe) because of your File Explorer settings that tells Windows to hide extensions of known file types.
If hide extensions is disabled, you will see the whole filename which will be “Setup.exe”. You will see all the different extensions (for example .exe .dll .tmp etc etc) on all files in File Explorer.

Spunk · Jul 26, 2024

Rather then us guessing, please answer the question

Spunk said:
The question asked is, what is the J: drive?

If it a Optical Drive (ie) CD/DVD drive, the disc may be smudged or scratched.
Try the disc on another computers optical drive.

antspants · Jul 26, 2024

Spunk said:
Rather then us guessing, please answer the question

If it a Optical Drive (ie) CD/DVD drive, the disc may be smudged or scratched.
Try the disc on another computers optical drive.

They did answer that. It’s a DVD drive.

bobkn · Jul 26, 2024

Eamonn said:
"Because I am having trouble with other programs I think it's a Windows problem and not the program."

What trouble?

Are you trying to install from an account with administrator privileges? If not, the installer may not run.

Eamonn · Jul 26, 2024

antspants said:
Try changing the drive letter of your DVD drive in disk management.

Start typing “Computer Management” in Windows search.
Click on the result
On the left of the Computer Management window, select Disk Management
When Disk Management opens you will see your drives like in this image.

Assume what you will see is your “J” drive.

Right click on the “J” drive and select “Change Drive Letter and Paths…”

View attachment 102382

You will see this box open (but it will have J:)
Click “Change”

View attachment 102383

Click the little drop down arrow and choose a different drive letter, for instance M:
You will only have the choice of drive letters that are not being used.

View attachment 102384

After you select a new drive letter, click OK

Try running the setup.exe again. Or open then close the DVD tray and wait for the Autorun to start the install.

Autorun is a file/script that tells the DVD what to do, in this case start “Setup.exe - it runs when you close the DVD tray.

Failing this, disable/close your antivirus software if you have a 3rd party antivirus installed and try the setup.exe again.

Failing all the above, open Windows File Explorer
Go to your J: Drive (DVD Drive)
Right click on “Setup”
Select Run as Administrator.
Select OK when asked to run.

Executable files
An .exe is an executable file (Generally called Setup or install) that starts the install process of an installation for a program.
When looking at files in File Explorer, you will probably only see “Setup” (without the .exe) because of your File Explorer settings that tells Windows to hide extensions of known file types.
If hide extensions is disabled, you will see the whole filename which will be “Setup.exe”. You will see all the different extensions (for example .exe .dll .tmp etc etc) on all files in File Explorer.

Thanks, I'll give this a go.

It's a weird one as the programs installed no problem in Window 11 Home. But now with 11 Pro it's acting funny.

I'll keep digging also on the Solidworks forum... even though it's not just Solidworks.