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

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Article ID:911859
Last Review:May 10, 2007
Revision:2.4

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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Keywords: 
kbtshoot kbqfe kbprb kbcommandline kbhotfixserver kbwinserv2003sp2fix KB911859

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