How can I fix “you do not have permission to mount this file” error in Windows 8.1 Enterprise?
I receive this error whenever I attempt to mount a disc image (iso) under Windows 8.1 Enterprise using the right-click context menu. So far I have tried:
- run explorer elevated (couldn't make it happen)
- uninstall all other apps that may possibly mount iso (didn't help)
- take ownership of the file (also didn't help)
I am somewhat fundamentally confused; is this a permissions issue or a software conflict?
EDIT:
Oddly enough, the mount succeeds. The drive shows up. What in the world does the error mean then?
windows-8.1 file-permissions
edited May 27 '17 at 11:20
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I receive this error whenever I attempt to mount a disc image (iso) under Windows 8.1 Enterprise using the right-click context menu. So far I have tried:
- run explorer elevated (couldn't make it happen)
- uninstall all other apps that may possibly mount iso (didn't help)
- take ownership of the file (also didn't help)
I am somewhat fundamentally confused; is this a permissions issue or a software conflict?
EDIT:
Oddly enough, the mount succeeds. The drive shows up. What in the world does the error mean then?
windows-8.1 file-permissions
edited May 27 '17 at 11:20
Glorfindel
1,42041220
asked Mar 16 '14 at 16:19
jamessonjamesson
3011620
Is the ISO image on a network share?
– Scorpion99
Mar 16 '14 at 16:51
nope it sure isnt
– jamesson
Mar 17 '14 at 16:57
3
I have the same problem. Gives the error message but then mounts the ISO file.
– webworm
Apr 1 '14 at 18:29
I have moved drive letters around, logged in as various users w/ various rights, changed ownership, file names, put it on external, sourced it internally on a non-boot drive, put it on the SSD boot drive...all of it. Same problem. Funny, I didn't even realize it was mounting it when the error message popped up until I read this...
– beauXjames
Feb 6 '15 at 15:40
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I receive this error whenever I attempt to mount a disc image (iso) under Windows 8.1 Enterprise using the right-click context menu. So far I have tried:
- run explorer elevated (couldn't make it happen)
- uninstall all other apps that may possibly mount iso (didn't help)
- take ownership of the file (also didn't help)
I am somewhat fundamentally confused; is this a permissions issue or a software conflict?
EDIT:
Oddly enough, the mount succeeds. The drive shows up. What in the world does the error mean then?
windows-8.1 file-permissions
edited May 27 '17 at 11:20
Glorfindel
1,42041220
asked Mar 16 '14 at 16:19
jamessonjamesson
3011620
I receive this error whenever I attempt to mount a disc image (iso) under Windows 8.1 Enterprise using the right-click context menu. So far I have tried:
- run explorer elevated (couldn't make it happen)
- uninstall all other apps that may possibly mount iso (didn't help)
- take ownership of the file (also didn't help)
I am somewhat fundamentally confused; is this a permissions issue or a software conflict?
EDIT:
Oddly enough, the mount succeeds. The drive shows up. What in the world does the error mean then?
windows-8.1 file-permissions
windows-8.1 file-permissions
edited May 27 '17 at 11:20
Glorfindel
1,42041220
asked Mar 16 '14 at 16:19
jamessonjamesson
3011620
edited May 27 '17 at 11:20
Glorfindel
1,42041220
asked Mar 16 '14 at 16:19
jamessonjamesson
3011620
edited May 27 '17 at 11:20
Glorfindel
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edited May 27 '17 at 11:20
Glorfindel
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edited May 27 '17 at 11:20
Glorfindel
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1,42041220
asked Mar 16 '14 at 16:19
jamessonjamesson
3011620
asked Mar 16 '14 at 16:19
jamessonjamesson
3011620
asked Mar 16 '14 at 16:19
jamessonjamesson
3011620
3011620
Is the ISO image on a network share?
– Scorpion99
Mar 16 '14 at 16:51
nope it sure isnt
– jamesson
Mar 17 '14 at 16:57
3
I have the same problem. Gives the error message but then mounts the ISO file.
– webworm
Apr 1 '14 at 18:29
I have moved drive letters around, logged in as various users w/ various rights, changed ownership, file names, put it on external, sourced it internally on a non-boot drive, put it on the SSD boot drive...all of it. Same problem. Funny, I didn't even realize it was mounting it when the error message popped up until I read this...
– beauXjames
Feb 6 '15 at 15:40
add a comment |
Is the ISO image on a network share?
– Scorpion99
Mar 16 '14 at 16:51
nope it sure isnt
– jamesson
Mar 17 '14 at 16:57
3
I have the same problem. Gives the error message but then mounts the ISO file.
– webworm
Apr 1 '14 at 18:29
I have moved drive letters around, logged in as various users w/ various rights, changed ownership, file names, put it on external, sourced it internally on a non-boot drive, put it on the SSD boot drive...all of it. Same problem. Funny, I didn't even realize it was mounting it when the error message popped up until I read this...
– beauXjames
Feb 6 '15 at 15:40
Is the ISO image on a network share?
– Scorpion99
Mar 16 '14 at 16:51
Is the ISO image on a network share?
– Scorpion99
Mar 16 '14 at 16:51
nope it sure isnt
– jamesson
Mar 17 '14 at 16:57
nope it sure isnt
– jamesson
Mar 17 '14 at 16:57
3
3
I have the same problem. Gives the error message but then mounts the ISO file.
– webworm
Apr 1 '14 at 18:29
I have the same problem. Gives the error message but then mounts the ISO file.
– webworm
Apr 1 '14 at 18:29
I have moved drive letters around, logged in as various users w/ various rights, changed ownership, file names, put it on external, sourced it internally on a non-boot drive, put it on the SSD boot drive...all of it. Same problem. Funny, I didn't even realize it was mounting it when the error message popped up until I read this...
– beauXjames
Feb 6 '15 at 15:40
I have moved drive letters around, logged in as various users w/ various rights, changed ownership, file names, put it on external, sourced it internally on a non-boot drive, put it on the SSD boot drive...all of it. Same problem. Funny, I didn't even realize it was mounting it when the error message popped up until I read this...
– beauXjames
Feb 6 '15 at 15:40
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This is usually an indication that the drive letter that it's attempting to mount the ISO to is not available. It then tries the next available drive letter. The message itself is misleading.
If you really want the message to go away, try changing the drive letters of any external drives or mapped drives you're using.
answered Aug 20 '14 at 17:21
JasonJason
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The mount is prevented by aa filesystem attribute called sparse. FAR commander (a norton commander clone) can remove this.
answered May 29 '17 at 18:50
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simply rename the file (file.iso > file-1.iso > file.iso)
there is a funky bug in explorer
see http://www.thewindowsplanet.com/2042/you-dont-have-permission-to-mount-the-file-error-when-mounting-iso-image-in-windows-8.htm
answered Apr 22 '16 at 17:14
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This is usually an indication that the drive letter that it's attempting to mount the ISO to is not available. It then tries the next available drive letter. The message itself is misleading.
If you really want the message to go away, try changing the drive letters of any external drives or mapped drives you're using.
answered Aug 20 '14 at 17:21
JasonJason
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add a comment |
This is usually an indication that the drive letter that it's attempting to mount the ISO to is not available. It then tries the next available drive letter. The message itself is misleading.
If you really want the message to go away, try changing the drive letters of any external drives or mapped drives you're using.
answered Aug 20 '14 at 17:21
JasonJason
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add a comment |
This is usually an indication that the drive letter that it's attempting to mount the ISO to is not available. It then tries the next available drive letter. The message itself is misleading.
If you really want the message to go away, try changing the drive letters of any external drives or mapped drives you're using.
answered Aug 20 '14 at 17:21
JasonJason
4,8981736
This is usually an indication that the drive letter that it's attempting to mount the ISO to is not available. It then tries the next available drive letter. The message itself is misleading.
If you really want the message to go away, try changing the drive letters of any external drives or mapped drives you're using.
answered Aug 20 '14 at 17:21
JasonJason
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answered Aug 20 '14 at 17:21
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The mount is prevented by aa filesystem attribute called sparse. FAR commander (a norton commander clone) can remove this.
answered May 29 '17 at 18:50
jamessonjamesson
3011620
add a comment |
The mount is prevented by aa filesystem attribute called sparse. FAR commander (a norton commander clone) can remove this.
answered May 29 '17 at 18:50
jamessonjamesson
3011620
add a comment |
The mount is prevented by aa filesystem attribute called sparse. FAR commander (a norton commander clone) can remove this.
answered May 29 '17 at 18:50
jamessonjamesson
3011620
The mount is prevented by aa filesystem attribute called sparse. FAR commander (a norton commander clone) can remove this.
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jamessonjamesson
3011620
answered May 29 '17 at 18:50
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simply rename the file (file.iso > file-1.iso > file.iso)
there is a funky bug in explorer
see http://www.thewindowsplanet.com/2042/you-dont-have-permission-to-mount-the-file-error-when-mounting-iso-image-in-windows-8.htm
answered Apr 22 '16 at 17:14
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simply rename the file (file.iso > file-1.iso > file.iso)
there is a funky bug in explorer
see http://www.thewindowsplanet.com/2042/you-dont-have-permission-to-mount-the-file-error-when-mounting-iso-image-in-windows-8.htm
answered Apr 22 '16 at 17:14
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simply rename the file (file.iso > file-1.iso > file.iso)
there is a funky bug in explorer
see http://www.thewindowsplanet.com/2042/you-dont-have-permission-to-mount-the-file-error-when-mounting-iso-image-in-windows-8.htm
answered Apr 22 '16 at 17:14
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simply rename the file (file.iso > file-1.iso > file.iso)
there is a funky bug in explorer
see http://www.thewindowsplanet.com/2042/you-dont-have-permission-to-mount-the-file-error-when-mounting-iso-image-in-windows-8.htm
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Is the ISO image on a network share?
– Scorpion99
Mar 16 '14 at 16:51
nope it sure isnt
– jamesson
Mar 17 '14 at 16:57
3
I have the same problem. Gives the error message but then mounts the ISO file.
– webworm
Apr 1 '14 at 18:29
I have moved drive letters around, logged in as various users w/ various rights, changed ownership, file names, put it on external, sourced it internally on a non-boot drive, put it on the SSD boot drive...all of it. Same problem. Funny, I didn't even realize it was mounting it when the error message popped up until I read this...
– beauXjames
Feb 6 '15 at 15:40