topic Re: temporary files directory is read only or does not exist in AutoCAD Forum

temporary files directory is read only or does not exist

Anonymous — Wed, 16 May 2018 18:55:26 GMT

When trying to open an AutoCAD file I get the following message:

'All of the possible directories for storing temporary files either do not exist or are read only. Please correct this situation before running AutoCAD again.'

I have rebooted my computer.

It was working fine yesterday

Re: temporary files directory is read only or does not exist

chriscowgill7373 — Wed, 16 May 2018 19:58:29 GMT

Have you tried the suggestions in the AKN article on the subject:

https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad/troubleshooting/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/When-you-launch-the-application-a-temporary-files-error-displays.html

Re: temporary files directory is read only or does not exist

john.vellek — Wed, 16 May 2018 20:20:31 GMT

Hi @Anonymous,

I see that you are visiting as a new member to the AutoCAD forum. Welcome to the Autodesk Community!

The only fix that I am certain works for all the cases I have encountered, is to create a new user account on your computer with administrator permissions. Please give this a trial run and let me know the results.

Please select the Accept as Solution button if my post solves your issue or answers your question.

Re: temporary files directory is read only or does not exist

Anonymous — Wed, 16 May 2018 23:49:08 GMT

I downloaded and install a 30 day trial edition of AutoCAD and I am getting this same error. I read the article in the link provided, how do I access the AutoCAD command line? Also creating a new administrator account for me is a non Starter.

Re: temporary files directory is read only or does not exist

chriscowgill7373 — Thu, 17 May 2018 11:23:59 GMT

With a drawing in the software open, you will have access to the commandline

Re: temporary files directory is read only or does not exist

Anonymous — Mon, 21 May 2018 06:47:43 GMT

With a drawing in the software open, you will have access to the commandline

I get this message when trying to open AutoCad. The software will not open.

Re: temporary files directory is read only or does not exist

john.vellek — Mon, 21 May 2018 13:15:31 GMT

Hi @Anonymous,

Try creating a new Windows User, log on with the new account and the application should launch and run properly.

Please select the Accept as Solution button if my post solves your issue or answers your question.

Re: temporary files directory is read only or does not exist

chriscowgill7373 — Mon, 21 May 2018 15:55:21 GMT

if your pathing is still set to default, you can open File Explorer and type %temp% in the address bar, which will then open up the temp directory. If you've changed the paths of the temp directory from default, you would need to locate that revised path to clear its contents.