如果您尝试安装或打开应用程序，并且看到“打开文件进行写入时出错”消息，则存在大问题。此错误将阻止您继续前进 — 在问题得到解决之前您将无法取得进展。
此消息通常是由不正确的文件权限引起的，但这不是唯一的原因。损坏的(Corrupt)安装文件、现有（和正在运行）的应用程序、您的用户帐户设置等都可能是错误的原因。
值得庆幸的是，您可以尝试采取一些步骤来帮助解决问题。如果您要修复Windows上的“打开文件进行写入时出错”错误，请按照以下步骤操作。
1.在任务管理器(Task Manager)中结束应用程序(Application)
对于大多数用户来说，有一个明显的问题会导致打开文件写入错误 - 打开的应用程序。例如，如果您尝试更新现有应用程序，但该应用程序正在运行，则它无法自行安装，因为文件仍在使用中，从而导致错误。
要解决此问题，您需要关闭应用程序并使用任务管理器(Task Manager)停止任何相关进程。为此，请按照下列步骤操作。
- 右键单击(Right-click)“开始”(Start)菜单或任务栏，然后选择“任务管理器”(Task Manager)。
- 在“任务管理器”(Task Manager)窗口中，查找您尝试安装的应用程序的应用程序名称或“进程”(Processes)选项卡中的任何相关进程。例如，如果您尝试安装VLC Media Player，请查找 vlc.exe 或以 vlc 开头的任何其他进程。
- 右键单击每个进程，然后从菜单中选择结束任务。(End)
- 如果出现提示，请按“是”确认终止。
应用程序停止后，再次尝试安装程序以查看问题是否已解决。
2.使用管理员(Administrator)权限
运行安装程序文件(Installer File)
文件权限有时会导致安装应用程序时出现问题。例如，如果您在 PC 上使用标准用户帐户，则可能需要以管理员权限运行安装程序文件，以授予其自行安装所需的权限（以及访问或覆盖任何现有文件）。
这将使安装程序能够完全访问系统上的任何文件或文件夹。为此，请按照下列步骤操作。
- 在文件资源管理器(File Explorer)中找到程序的安装文件。
- 右键单击该文件并选择“以管理员身份运行(Run)”选项。
- 出现提示时，在“用户帐户控制”(User Account Control)弹出窗口中选择“是” 。(Yes)或者，如果您使用基本用户帐户运行，系统可能会提示您在此处插入用户名和密码。
该文件将以管理员权限打开 - 此时继续照常进行安装过程。
3. 将标准用户帐户(Standard User Account)更改为管理员
标准用户帐户不应具有进行系统更改（包括安装应用程序）所需的权限。如果您发现无法以管理员身份运行应用安装程序，则需要将用户帐户类型从标准帐户更改为管理员。
管理员帐户将让您完全控制您的电脑，允许您不受任何限制地安装任何应用程序。最好的方法仍然是使用Windows 11中的旧版控制面板(use the older Control Panel)。要更改您的用户帐户类型，请按照以下步骤操作。
- 打开“开始”(Start)菜单，搜索“控制面板”，然后选择顶部（“最佳匹配(Best Match)”）结果。
- 在“控制面板”(Control Panel)菜单中，选择“用户(User)帐户”部分下的(Accounts)“更改(Change)帐户类型” 。
- 选择您的用户帐户，然后按更改(Change)帐户类型。
- 从选项中选择管理员(Administrator)。如果此选项呈灰色，则表明您没有进行更改所需的权限 - 您需要切换到另一个用户帐户并重试。
- 按更改帐户类型(Press Change Account Type)确认更改，然后重新启动电脑。
- 重新启动后，重新登录您的用户帐户。它现在应该具有提升的管理员权限，允许您再次开始安装程序。
4. 更改安装位置(Installation Location)或驱动器(Drive)
另一种可能的解决方案是更改您尝试安装的应用程序的安装驱动器。您的主 C: 驱动器上的磁盘空间可能已用完，或者您可能更愿意将某些应用程序卸载到第二个硬盘驱动器或分区上。
为此，请确保在应用程序安装过程中选择“浏览” （或类似选项）。(Browse)您需要选择新的安装位置，确保它位于不同的驱动器上。如果做不到这一点，您应该确保它位于与任何现有应用程序不同的位置。
完成此操作后，请照常继续安装。如果安装成功完成，您就可以绕过该错误。
5. 运行安装程序文件(Installer File)的兼容性疑难解答(Compatibility Troubleshooter)
如果您尝试安装的应用程序较旧，您可能会发现安装程序文件与当前Windows版本之间的兼容性问题导致安装无法成功。如果是这种情况，您可以运行兼容性疑难解答(Compatibility Troubleshooter)工具来尝试解决问题。
疑难解答程序将自动识别文件和您的电脑之间的兼容性问题。如果它可以解决它们（例如，通过在兼容模式下运行文件），它会自动为您解决。
要运行兼容性疑难解答(Compatibility Troubleshooter)，请按照以下步骤操作。
- (Right-click)在文件资源管理器中(File Explorer)右键单击安装文件，然后选择属性。
- 在“属性”(Properties)窗口中，选择“兼容性”(Compatibility)选项卡，然后按“运行(Run)兼容性疑难解答”选项。
- 疑难解答程序将开始自动搜索推荐的设置。如果找到任何内容，请按“测试(Test)程序”以检查其是否有效。
- 如果有效，请按“下一步”。
- 选择是(Choose Yes)，保存该程序的这些设置。
- 否则，请选择“否，使用不同的设置重试以查找其他解决方案”或“否，向Microsoft报告该程序并在线检查解决方案”。
- 您还可以使用“属性”窗口中的(Properties)“兼容(Compatibility)模式”和“设置”(Settings)选项来应用自定义兼容性设置。
- 如果您已应用新设置，请确保按“属性”(Properties)框中的“确定”以保存它们。
6.尝试不同的安装文件(Installation File)
虽然这可能不常见，但您可能需要考虑尝试安装文件的新副本。如果文件已损坏或缺少安装过程的关键部分，安装将失败。
要解决此问题，您需要尝试从信誉良好的来源下载该文件的较新副本。您应该首先尝试制造商或开发商的网站，因为从信誉较差的网站下载文件可能会使您的电脑面临恶意软件感染的风险。
获得该文件后，在文件资源管理器(File Explorer)中右键单击该文件并选择“删除”(Delete) ，将其从电脑中删除。然后，您可以像平常一样运行新文件，看看它是否解决了问题。
如果您遇到任何问题，请记住(Remember)使用我们上面概述的步骤以管理员身份运行它。
7. 删除旧版本的应用程序
如果您尝试手动更新较旧的应用程序，则可能需要考虑先卸载旧版本。(uninstalling the older version)这些较旧的应用程序可能有自己的文件保护，以防止您覆盖它们 - 防病毒软件就是一个常见的例子。
要卸载旧应用程序，请按照以下步骤操作。
- 右键单击(Right-click)“开始”(Start)菜单并选择“设置”(Settings)。
- Select Apps > Installed Apps在“设置”菜单中(Settings)选择“应用程序”>“已安装的应用程序”。
- 找到旧版本的应用程序或使用搜索栏缩小搜索范围。找到它后，按它旁边的三点菜单图标，然后按卸载(Uninstall)。
- 系统会要求您确认您的选择 - 按“卸载”继续。
- 如果应用程序有任何进一步的删除设置或选项，请按照屏幕上的说明完成此过程。
删除应用程序后，重新启动电脑并再次尝试更新的安装文件，看看问题是否得到解决。
在Windows 11上成功安装应用程序(Installing Applications)
Windows上的“打开文件进行写入时出错”错误并不常见，但如果您遇到该错误，上述步骤应该可以帮助您解决问题。确保(Make)检查您没有尝试覆盖任何正在运行的应用程序，并确保您的用户帐户具有对系统进行更改的正确权限。
需要删除从Microsoft Store安装的应用程序吗？卸载 Microsoft Store 应用程序(uninstalling Microsoft Store apps)的过程略有不同 - 您需要通过“设置”(Settings)菜单或应用商店(Store)本身来执行此操作。
想要(Want)在您的 PC 上尝试特定的移动应用程序吗？您可以在 Windows 11 上安装 Android 应用程序(install Android apps on Windows 11)来实现此目的。
Top 7 Ways to Fix “Error Opening File for Writing” Error in Windows
If you’re trying to install or oрen an application and you see the “Error opening file for writing” message, there’s а big problem. This error will stop yоu in yоur tracks—you can’t progress until the problem is fixed.
This message is usually caused by incorrect file permissions, but that isn’t the only cause. Corrupt setup files, existing (and running) applications, your user account settings, and more could all be at fault.
Thankfully, there are some steps you can try to help resolve the problem. If you’re looking to fix the “error opening file for writing” error on Windows, follow these steps.
1. End the Application in Task Manager
For most users, there’s one obvious problem that causes the error opening file for writing error—an open application. If you’re trying to update an existing application, for instance, but that application is running, it can’t install itself as the files are still in use, causing the error.
To fix this issue, you’ll need to close the application and stop any related processes using the Task Manager. To do this, follow these steps.
- Right-click the Start menu or the taskbar and select Task Manager.
- In the Task Manager window, look for the application name of the app you’re trying to install or any related processes in the Processes tab. For example, if you are trying to install VLC Media Player, look for vlc.exe or any other processes that start with vlc.
- Right-click on each process and select End task from the menu.
- If prompted, press Yes to confirm the termination.
Once the applications have stopped, try the installer again to see if the problem is fixed.
2. Run the Installer File with Administrator Rights
File permissions can sometimes cause problems with installing applications. If you’re using a standard user account on your PC, for instance, you may need to run an installer file with administrator rights to give it the necessary permission to install itself (and access or overwrite any existing files).
This will give the installer full access to write to any file or folder on your system. To do this, follow these steps.
- Locate the program’s setup file in File Explorer.
- Right-click the file and select the Run as administrator option.
- When prompted, select Yes in the User Account Control pop-up window. Alternatively, if you’re running with a basic user account, you may be prompted to insert your username and password here.
The file will open with administrator privileges—continue with the installation process as usual at this point.
3. Change a Standard User Account to An Administrator
A standard user account shouldn’t have the necessary permissions to make system changes, which includes installing applications. If you find that you can’t run the app installer as an admin, you’ll need to change your user account type from a standard account to an administrator.
An admin account will give you full control over your PC, allowing you to install any application without any restrictions. The best way to do this is still to use the older Control Panel in Windows 11. To change your user account type, follow these steps.
- Open the Start menu, search for control panel, and select the top (Best Match) result.
- In the Control Panel menu, select Change account type under the User Accounts section.
- Select your user account and press Change the account type.
- From the options, choose Administrator. If this is grayed out, you don’t have the necessary permissions to make the change—you’ll need to switch to another user account and try again.
- Press Change Account Type to confirm the change, then restart your PC.
- Once you’ve restarted, log back into your user account. It should now have elevated administrator privileges, allowing you to begin the installer again.
4. Change the Installation Location or Drive
Another possible solution is to change the installation drive for the application you’re trying to install. You may be running out of disk space on your main C: drive, or you may prefer to offload certain applications onto a second hard drive or partition.
To do this, make sure you choose Browse (or similar) during your application installation process. You’ll need to choose your new installation location, making sure that it’s on a different drive. Failing that, you should make sure it’s in a different location to any existing applications.
Once you’ve done that, proceed with the installation as normal. If the installation completes successfully, you’ve been able to bypass the error.
5. Run the Compatibility Troubleshooter for the Installer File
If the application you’re trying to install is older, you may find that compatibility issues between the installer file and your current Windows version are preventing the installation from succeeding. If this is the case, you can run the Compatibility Troubleshooter tool to try and fix the problem.
The troubleshooter will automatically identify compatibility issues between the file and your PC. If it can resolve them (for instance, by running the file in compatibility mode), it’ll do it for you automatically.
To run the Compatibility Troubleshooter, follow these steps.
- Right-click on the installation file in File Explorer and select Properties.
- In the Properties window, select the Compatibility tab and press the Run compatibility troubleshooter option.
- The troubleshooter will begin to search for recommended settings automatically. If it finds any, press Test the program to check that it works.
- If it works, press Next.
- Choose Yes, save these settings for this program.
- Otherwise, choose No, try again using different settings to find another solution or No, report the program to Microsoft and check online for a solution instead.
- You can also apply a custom compatibility setting using the Compatibility mode and Settings options in the Properties window.
- If you’ve applied the new settings, make sure to press OK in the Properties box to save them.
6. Try a Different Installation File
While it might be uncommon, you may need to consider trying a new copy of the installation file. If the file has been corrupted or is missing a crucial part of the setup process, the installation will fail.
To fix this issue, you’ll need to try and download a newer copy of the file from a reputable source. You should try a manufacturer or developer’s website in the first instance, as downloading files from less-reputable sites could put your PC at risk from a malware infection.
Once you have the file, delete the original from your PC by right-clicking it in File Explorer and selecting Delete. You can then run the new file, as normal, to see if it resolves the issue.
Remember to run it as an administrator using the steps we’ve outlined above if you run into any problems.
7. Remove Older Versions of the Application
If you’re trying to manually update an older application, you may need to consider uninstalling the older version first. These older applications may have their own file protections in place to prevent you from overwriting them—antivirus software being a common example.
To uninstall older applications, follow these steps.
- Right-click the Start menu and select Settings.
- Select Apps > Installed Apps in the Settings menu.
- Locate the older version of the application or use the search bar to narrow the search. Once you locate it, press the three-dots menu icon next to it, then press Uninstall.
- You’ll be asked to confirm your choice—press Uninstall to continue.
- If the application has any further removal settings or options, follow the on-screen instructions to complete this process.
Once the application is removed, restart your PC and try the newer installation file again to see if the problem is resolved.
Successfully Installing Applications on Windows 11
The “error opening file for writing” error on Windows isn’t a common one, but if you encounter it, the steps above should help you to fix the problem. Make sure to check that you’re not trying to overwrite any running applications and ensure your user account has the right permissions to make changes to your system.
Need to remove an app you installed from the Microsoft Store? The process for uninstalling Microsoft Store apps is a little different—you’ll need to do this via the Settings menu or the Store itself.
Want to try a particular mobile app on your PC? You can install Android apps on Windows 11 to allow you to do just that.
