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Windows 11 Error: NW.js Cannot Read and Write to Its Data Directory

Glen Johnson 0 Reputation points
2026-03-19T16:59:26.7966667+00:00

How do I remove the error message, Windows 11 Error: NW.js Cannot Read and Write to Its Data Directory, when thers is is no NW.js file/folder?

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  1. DaveM121 863.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-03-19T17:37:35.5133333+00:00

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    NW.js is a JavaScript file used by many apps, please provide a screenshot of that popup error you are seeing, also, what are you doing when you see that error, or does that error appear when you start your PC.

    2

    Click the link below to download a small free utility that does not require installation.

    https://download.sysinternals.com/files/Autoruns.zip

    When the file downloads, unzip it.

    Run Autoruns64 as Administrator

    1

    Select the 'Logon' tab at the top of Autoruns.

    Please provide a screenshot of all entries on that tab.

    2

    Select the 'Scheduled Tasks' tab at the top of Autoruns.

    Please provide a screenshot of all entries on that tab.

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