"Permission denied. The application attempted to access a folder, but the operating system blocked the request."
: Temporarily disable your antivirus or add 3uTools as an exception in your Windows Firewall settings. Quick Troubleshooting Checklist 3utools Failed To Access Folder Error Code 13
3uTools may need elevated privileges to access protected folders like C:\ProgramData\3uTools or user profile directories. "Permission denied
Ensure you are selecting the correct file type. For example, during a flash, ensure you have selected a valid .ipsw file rather than the directory containing it. during a flash