Error Opening FiveM Saying I do not have administrator permission to rename this file.

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Environment questions

GTA V version:
Up to date: yes
Legit or Pirate copy: legit
Purchased where - Steam/Rockstar Launcher/Epic: Epic
Windows version:
Did you try to delete content_index.xml and try again?
System specifications:
CitizenFX crash zip file (‘Save information’ on a crash):
logs/CitizenFX_log files:
.dmp files/report IDs:

If you can’t start the game at all

GTA V folder screenshot: Imgur: The magic of the Internet
GTA V/update/x64/dlcpacks screenshot: Imgur: The magic of the Internet
Filepath to FiveM folder: Apex Gaming/Appdata/local/FiveM
FiveM client folder screenshot: Imgur: The magic of the Internet
Which antivirus/firewall software are you using? Im not sure I have Avast
Did you try to disable/uninstall your Anti-virus? No

Important parts

What is the issue you’re having? When I try to open FiveM it is saying I do not have permission to rename this file. And is denying me access to fivem

What are you trying to do? Open the game.

What have you tried already to fix the issue? I tried deleting FiveM and reinstalling it. I tried giving my self permission and it did not work.

Error screenshot (if any): Imgur: The magic of the Internet

What did you do to get this issue? I tried Opening the game.

What server did you get this issue on? Be specific and name some, ‘all of them’ by itself isn’t useful! I play on PMA RP but I did not get the issue while on the server.


Additional comments I am illiterate when it comes to computers I have no Idea where to find some of the environment questions.

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