Failed to create directory C:Program Files (x86)Androidandroid-sdk emp

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Maryke Aspiring developer Posts: 12 Reg: Oct 27, 2012 Klerksdorp, Sou... 2,570	confirm \| cancel 10/28/12 03:46 PM (13 years ago) Failed to create directory C:Program Files (x86)Androidandroid-sdk emp Hi, Trying to install SDK manager, but I keep on getting the above error. I've changed permissions, but still this error occurs and nothing gets installed. Please can somebody help me or is there a book 'Android for dummies :-)' Title Comments Hi, Trying to install SDK manager, but I keep on getting the above error. I've changed permissions, but still this error occurs and nothing gets installed. Please can somebody help me or is there a book 'Android for dummies :-)'

GoNorthWest buzztouch Evangelist Posts: 8197 Reg: Jun 24, 2011 Oro Valley, AZ 1,000,000	10/28/12 04:11 PM (13 years ago) Indeed, there is an Android book for Dummies! https://www.buzztouch.com/files/howtos/buzztouch_For_Android-A_Users_Guide.pdf Couple of things I would try: * Right click the .exe file you are running, and select "Run as Administrator" * Make sure Eclipse isn't up and running when you're trying to do this install. * Reboot and try again If you get stuck, send me an email and we can work together via TeamViewer if you'd like. MrkFleming at gmail dot com. Mark Comments Indeed, there is an Android book for Dummies! https://www.buzztouch.com/files/howtos/buzztouch_For_Android-A_Users_Guide.pdf Couple of things I would try: * Right click the .exe file you are running, and select "Run as Administrator" * Make sure Eclipse isn't up and running when you're trying to do this install. * Reboot and try again If you get stuck, send me an email and we can work together via TeamViewer if you'd like. MrkFleming at gmail dot com. Mark

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