If Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file, when trying to open Printer properties in Windows 11/10, see this post.

If it’s a system file that is creating a problem, running the System File Checker might be a good idea. What does Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file mean?

For file name or pathname that exceeds 256 characters, Windows will not be able to process the files thereby causing errors to occur. To fix this, you may need to change the file name or path name.

Installing Windows Update: Mainly in the older versions will you be able to see the error message of The System cannot find the file specified.

How to Fix File Access Denied. Windows may lock some files and prevent access to them from within File Explorer for a number of possible reasons. In many cases, a program that crashes or freezes ...

If File Explorer isn't responding on your Windows machine, it can lead to headaches. Here are some solutions that might resolve the issue.

When files on a hard drive were originating from a MAC device and then moved to a Windows machine, the notice “Can’t read from source file or disk” appears.