OFFPP: Error Message: Access to the Specified Device, Path, or File Is Denied (300096)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Office Personal Portfolio
This article was previously published under Q300096

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to install Microsoft Office Personal Portfolio, you may receive the following error message:
Access to the specified device, path, or file is denied.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if your computer has insufficient available random access memory (RAM).

RESOLUTION

It is recommended that you have at least 32 MB of RAM to install Microsoft Office Personal Portfolio.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:6/22/2001
Keywords:kbbug kberrmsg KB300096
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