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Stumped by Razer Synapse 3 Installer Error: "Failed to write installer file (Permission denied)"

  • November 18, 2023
  • 8 replies
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Elijah_Paradox

Hi!

My name is Elijah.

 

This is my first time posting a question on the Forum, so I’ll do my best. My current issue is that I can't install Razer Synapse, and there is no Razer program files left, so it doesn't appear as an application.

When I run the "RazerSynapseInstaller_V1.14.0.500.exe”, it shows the prompt, "Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device?" I click yes. After that, a prompt opens up for a split second on my screen, and then disappears. Then I see a .err file created, with the text "Failed to write installer file (Permission denied)" written in the error file.

I've taken multiple steps to try and solve the problem. First, I tried to open an admin command prompt and run the following commands:

  • System File Checker (SFC)
  • Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM)


All of these yielded no information. They said that there were no corrupted files. So, I'm pretty much stumped now. I do have the patience to have someone work me through the problem, and I'm willing to work with someone to solve it. It's become quite annoying for me, so even if you don't know the answer yourself, I would appreciate it if you lead me in a promising direction.


Sincerely,

Elijah💡

8 Replies

  • Insider Mini
  • January 11, 2024

Did you ever get this issue figured out?

 


Hi everyone! I just bought an ornata v3 x, and I have the same problem, with a little twist. The first problem was, that in synapse 4, I couldn’t select one, key, only the whole keyboard. Now, what i read, was, that, this is an uncommon issue and the solution is never the same. Great! So I uninstalled the software. Here came the second problem…….I couldn’t install it back:) I could install the synapse installer file, but, when I try to open it, it “creates” an error file. The error file says: “Failed to write installer file (Permission denied)”. Now I’m spending my day in front of my computer, watching youtube tutorials and reading every page on the internet about this. I tried everything, I found so far and yes, I went further, than “run as administrator”. Can somebody help me with this pls, because I want to use the function, I bought the keyboard for. Thank you! 


  • Insider Mini
  • September 6, 2025

@buzzPlumWebcounty441 don't expect an answer, I haven't gotten one after a full year+ of waiting. Staff don't troubleshoot or respond here. Good luck! 


@jonallen003 jonallen003 I also wrote an e mail to razer. I know, I will get an answer, from a bot, but it worth a try


By the way ​@jonallen003, did you have the same problem? If yes, how did you manage to solve it?

Thx


  • Insider Mini
  • September 12, 2025

@buzzPlumWebcounty441 unfortunately not, still living with the problem to this day. This has turned me off from buying anymore Razer products since I can't trust that they will work in the future


Guys! I’m not shure if this would work for everyone, but I managed to solve the problem, by using an earlier version.


  • Insider Mini
  • September 18, 2025

What earlier version did you use?