Hello, first time poster here.
I installed PD some time ago and it was working fine, but recently I've started to receive the error message - "Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file. You may not have the appropriate permissions to access the item." when trying to run PD.(I use XP Pro)
I've reinstalled PD several times and preformed system restore to a period when PD was working fine with no luck.
Any light you could shed on this problem would be greatly appreciated.
Sorry if this is posted in the wrong section, please redirect me if so.
Thanks in advance.
James.

I got the same message some time ago when my antivirus program removed pd.exe to the chest folder. More on this here: http://puredata.hurleur.com/sujet-4034-exe-malware-please-help

hope that helps... good luck