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Article ID: 911859 - Last Review: May 10, 2007 - Revision: 2.5

Error message when you use the Scwcmd.exe tool on a Windows Vista-based computer: "0x80070005 - Access is denied"

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SYMPTOMS

You try to register an extension by using the Scwcmd.exe command-line tool from a drive other than the system drive on a Windows Vista-based computer. After you do this, you may receive an error message that is similar to the following:
0x80070005 - Access is denied
Note The Scwcmd.exe tool is located in the %systemroot%\System32 folder.
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CAUSE

This problem occurs because the Scwcmd.exe tool is not available from drives other than the system drive.
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STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.
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APPLIES TO
  • Windows Vista Ultimate
  • Windows Vista Home Premium
  • Windows Vista Home Basic
  • Windows Vista Enterprise
  • Windows Vista Business
  • Windows Vista Business 64-bit Edition
  • Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit Edition
  • Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition
  • Windows Vista Home Basic 64-bit Edition
  • Windows Vista Enterprise 64-bit Edition
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