Error writing to file

You may encounter the following error when installing mmhmm on your Windows machine:

Error writing to file: C:\Program Files\mmhmm desktop\maintenance\depdownload.bat. Verify that you have access to that directory.

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This error may appear because mmhmm is trying to download and install essential files that it needs to run correctly, but Windows is blocking these files from downloading.

Sometimes, you will have to download and install the following essential files before installing mmhmm to prevent this error from appearing. The links below are directly from the official Microsoft store.

Note: If you do not have admin privileges on your Windows computer, you may need help from your system administrator or your IT department.

 

Don’t see the answer to your question? If you’re having technical difficulties or want to suggest a topic for this guide, click here to submit a support ticket or email us at help@mmhmm.app.

 

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