It seems like you're having trouble installing FFmpeg on Windows due to an "Access is denied" error when trying to modify the Access Registry Path. This issue can occur due to various reasons such as running the installation as an administrator, permissions on the registry key, or antivirus software interfering with the installation.
Here's a detailed guide on how to install FFmpeg on Windows:
Prerequisites:
- Download the latest FFmpeg Windows Build from here.
Installation:
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As Administrator:
- Right-click the downloaded .zip file and select "Run as administrator".
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Modify Access Registry Path:
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Open Command Prompt as administrator (Search for "cmd" in the Start menu, right-click on "Command Prompt", and select "Run as administrator").
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Type the following command and press Enter:
reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Environment" /v PATH /t REG_SZ /d "%PATH%;C:\ffmpeg\bin" -
Replace
C:\ffmpeg\binwith the path where you extracted the FFmpeg files.
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Install FFmpeg:
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Navigate to the extracted FFmpeg directory using the Command Prompt.
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Run the following command and press Enter:
ffmpeg -version -
If the FFmpeg version is displayed, it means the installation was successful.
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References:
Troubleshooting:
- If you still encounter the "Access is denied" error, try running the installation as a different user or temporarily disabling your antivirus software.
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