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"Access to the path 'V:\folder\xxxxx.FTD' is denied" when trying to save files on local drive via Citrix published application

Troubleshooting


Problem

Customer is deploying Controller via Citrix. User tries to save a file on their local hard drive. User receives error message. For example, user clicks "Transfer - Export Data", and then chooses parameters, browses to their local hard drive (i.e. the laptop/desktop PC's hard drive) and then clicks the blue "run" button. User receives error message.

Symptom

The error message will vary slightly depending on:

  • What function the end user is trying to use
  • What options they have chosen
  • The version of Citrix client/server that they are using
  • How the Citrix client is configured.

Below are some examples:


(1) Information
V:\ is not a valid directory.
[OK]

(2) Error
The physical file represented by the item could not be created.
Type Xceed.FileSystem.DiskFile
FullName: V:\folder\xxxxx.FZD
[OK]

(3) Error
Access to the path 'V:\folder\xxxxx.FTD' is denied.
[OK]

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Modified date:
08 May 2025

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