How to Resolve the Access to the Path is Denied Error When Reinstalling Bloxstrap
Bloxstrap is a customized bootstrapper for famous game Roblox which is used by millions of users to enhance the gameplay experience, as Bloxstrap provides high FPS and low latency. If you had uninstalled Bloxstrap previously for any reason and are now trying to reinstall it and facing an error:
"System.UnauthorizedAccessException: Access to the path 'C:\Users\xxxx\AppData\Local\Bloxstrap\Bloxstrap.exe' is denied."
This error is primarily due to file permission issues and may be due to leftover files or previous installation files. Below is a step-by-step guide allowing you to resolve that issue and reinstall Bloxstrap successfully.
Close All Background Running Applications Bloxstrap and Roblox
You should close all the background running applications of Roblox and Bloxstrap. To check which applications are running in the background, right-click on the taskbar and click on Task Manager. Now go to the Processes tab and find Bloxstrap or any similar app that could cause hindrance in the installation of Bloxstrap. You can close that process by clicking on End Task.
Check for File Permissions
If you are not logged in through a system administrator account, then permission issues may arise. To check whether you have full permission or not, navigate to the following path or copy and paste the code in the Run dialog to open it directly. Then go to Properties and select the Security tab, and click on Edit. Check whether your account has full control permission. If not, please click on the Full control check box.
C:\Users\Administrator\AppData\Local\
Delete Leftover Files and Folders
If you don’t completely uninstall Bloxstrap, the residual files can cause issues during reinstallation. You can check the procedure on how to uninstall Bloxstrap completely. To remove residual files, type %localappdata% in the Run dialog, find the Bloxstrap folder, and delete it. Sometimes files are present in the following two paths, so ensure that these files are also completely deleted
C:\Program Files\BloxstrapC:\ProgramData\Bloxstrap
Run the Installer as Administrator
You should always run the Bloxstrap installer as an administrator so you don’t encounter any permission-related issues.
Temporarily Disable Antivirus Software
Some antivirus programs can mistakenly detect Bloxstrap as a virus and block file access, which leads to errors during installation. Try disabling your antivirus temporarily. If the installation is successful, then re-enable your antivirus after completing the installation.
Restart Your Computer
Restarting your computer can solve many issues like Error code 43, as restarting the PC closes all running applications and many other processes that might be causing conflicts. It helps ensure that all changes are applied correctly.
Conclusion
As many users want to switch between Bloxstrap and Roblox, they mistakenly uninstall Bloxstrap, and after that, they try to reinstall it but face an error. By following the above guidelines carefully, you will be able to easily resolve your issue of “Access to the path is denied.” You can also contact us in this regard through our email, Facebook page, or leave a comment below. you can read complete guide on Microsoft official support also.
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