[GNC] Gnucash download insufficient permissions

[barrym]

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On 02/01/2026 13:57, barrym wrote:
>
> Sorry Adrian (and the list), I didn't send to 'reply list' You are 
> correct that other users can help....
>
> OK, I'll take your advice and try with another browser. I have been 
> long enough in the software business to remember when Google started!! 
> I never used it then and don't know if I can avoid it, too much 
> nagging to spend money....
>
> I have messaged Avast to see whether I can 'suspend' it and see if 
> that works.
>
> I cannot understand why I am unable to install a new version, the app 
> disappeared, the GNU files are still there, but I cannot get at them, 
> a bit of a pain as I am at yearend.....
>
> But... using Firefox On 01/01/2026 19:28, Adrien Monteleone wrote:
>
> That is the same message I got before the Vivaldi message came up.
>
> Barry
>
>> Barrym,
>>
>> You've been on this list a long time. Please remember to reply to the 
>> list or reply-all. I'm copying your message here as someone might be 
>> able to help further.
>>
>> -----
>>
>> I don't use Vivaldi regularly, but do have it installed on my Mac.
>>
>> I tested using it on SourceForge and something is wrong with their 
>> pages (even the direct ones) as they simply drop into an infinite 
>> re-loading loop for me. (as does the green download counter-wheel icon)
>>
>> I was able to successfully download from GitHub using Vivaldi without 
>> incident.
>>
>> My guess on the error message you sent a screenshot of, is that you 
>> are trying to download to a location that you don't have permission 
>> to save to. If you are not saving the file to your Downloads folder, 
>> try that. If you already are, I'm not sure what is wrong but it seems 
>> your Windows user permissions are a mess.
>>
>> First, I'd try with a different browser such as Edge or Firefox. (I 
>> can also attest that Firefox works for me)
>>
>> If those don't work, or give the same error, then create another 
>> Windows user and see if that works.
>>
>> Regards,
>> Adrien
>>
>> On 1/1/26 7:43 AM, barrym wrote:
>>> I got the 24/12 message and this is the reaction when I tried to 
>>> install the .exe file using the Github option.
>>>
>>> <nVhWp9t4C0RM0zaa.png>
>>>
>>> It gave the path..... my 'downloads' the date is [presumably] the 
>>> date I first tried to install it
>>>
>>> There was more but Vivaldi (my browser) overwrote it with the 
>>> message above.
>>> Sorry for the delay in delivering the screenshot.
>>
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