FileAccessErrorView is a diagnostic tool for Windows that displays information about file access errors occur while programs running on your system try to open/read/write/delete a file.
FileAccessErrorView displays the filename that the application tried to open/read/write/delete, the process id/name of the application, the error code (NTSTATUS code), the description of the error code, the number of times that this error occurred, and the timestamp of this error.
After you run FileAccessErrorView, it immediately starts to trace the open/read/write/delete operation of files and displays the details when an error is detected.
Be aware: The fact that application get an error while trying to access a file doesn't mean that something is wrong in this application. In fact, in most programs you'll see some file access errors as a normal operation of the software. However, if you have a program that hangs or crashes, this tool may give you an hint about the cause of the problem. For example: If a program hangs because it tries to access a file on a remote disconnected computer, this tool will display the network path that the program is trying to access.
Publisher’s description
What is FileAccessErrorView?
FileAccessErrorView by NirSoft is free Windows software in the system utilities category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 80 KB. It runs without installation (portable).
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Portable: runs without installation
- Updated in the last two months
- Small download (80 KB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: FileAccessErrorView is a free system utilitie tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs.
Is FileAccessErrorView safe to download?
- The file is served by nirsoft.net, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
AAFFCB4F2F71B601AE90197B9D899BF96C2FD07A99165BA07C2D5E0E5C14BB3C· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.34Latest | September 20, 2026 | 80 KB | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id NirSoft.FileAccessErrorView -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- NirSoft
- Category
- System utilities
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.34
- Released
- September 20, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- September 21, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- nirsoft.net
- winget ID
- NirSoft.FileAccessErrorView
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Frequently asked questions
Is FileAccessErrorView free?
Yes. FileAccessErrorView is free to use.
Is FileAccessErrorView safe to download?
The download comes from nirsoft.net, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install FileAccessErrorView with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does FileAccessErrorView run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Can I use FileAccessErrorView without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to FileAccessErrorView?
AutoHotkey, Bazel, osquery, Windows File Manager and LocalSend. The alternatives page compares them.
