Microsoft KB Archive/911859

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

Article ID: 911859

Article Last Modified on 5/10/2007

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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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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.



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 &quot;Applies to&quot; section.

Additional query words: SCW CWD 8007005 Access denied LocaleID

Keywords: kbwinserv2003sp2fix kbqfe kbcommandline kbtshoot kbprb KB911859

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