diff --git a/doc/md/Installation_Instructions/Troubleshooting.md b/doc/md/Installation_Instructions/Troubleshooting.md index 14402b68f..079e4bf4a 100644 --- a/doc/md/Installation_Instructions/Troubleshooting.md +++ b/doc/md/Installation_Instructions/Troubleshooting.md @@ -29,6 +29,7 @@ Always use the latest repository commits from *master* branch. There are always - [Qt Session management error](#qt-session-management-error) - [found architecture 'x86\_64' required architecture 'arm64' error](#found-architecture-x86_64-required-architecture-arm64-error) - [wrong permissions on runtime directory /run/user/1000](#wrong-permissions-on-runtime-directory-runuser1000) + - [proxspace `file not found or locked` on Windows 11](#proxspace-file-not-found-or-locked-on-windows-11) ## `pm3` or `pm3-flash*` doesn't see my Proxmark @@ -360,4 +361,33 @@ export XDG_RUNTIME_DIR=/run/user/1000 or export XDG_RUNTIME_DIR=/var/run/user/1000 -``` \ No newline at end of file +``` + +## proxspace 'file not found or locked' on Windows 11 +^[Top](#top) + +if you receive an error "file not found or locked" for any operation that needs to write a file. + +The cause is that Windows locks down many folders as 'read only', and you can't easily change this setting. + +How to fix (use this at your own risk): + +``` + Open your Windows Settings Control Panel + Then select "Privacy and security" + Then select "Windows Security" + Then select "Virus & threat protection" + Then scroll down and select "Manage ransomware protection" + Then select "Allow an app through Controlled folder access" + Answer "Yes" to allow this app to make changes to your system + Then select "Add an allowed app" to select the proper "proxmark3.exe" in the client folder. + +Potentially also do: + Select "Recently blocked apps" + Then select the most recent "proxmark3.exe" by pressing the "+" next to it. + Then select "Close". + +Side note: +You may also be able to choose "Browse all apps" and find your specific proxmark3.exe in the client folder but +be sure to choose the proper location and specific file in case you have more than one stored on your PC somewhere. +```