Error message when you use the Scwcmd.exe tool on a Windows Vista-based computer: "0x80070005 - Access is denied" (911859)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Vista Beta 2 English (United States)

Beta Information

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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 Microsoft 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.

CAUSE

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

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/20/2005
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