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Opera: user profile directory can not be opened - what to do?

  • Oct 27, 2025
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You can get the Opera Browser the error "The user profile directory can not be opened", this can be due to various causes. In this practical tip we will tell you what you can do about it.

Opera: user profile directory can not be opened

  • This error occurs when you use Opera to launch but do not have sufficient permissions.
  • Try to start Opera as an Administrator. You right-click on the shortcut and select "run As Administrator".
  • The error is displayed always, you should edit it via right-click > "properties" > "security" > "" the "full access" for "administrators" set.
  • You can also try to create a new user, and start with this and then the Browser.
  • The error message is not displayed, there is probably a Problem with your user profile of Windows.
  • You can try Opera completely uninstallthe Browser then re-install it.
Opera: Problem with user profile
What it may be, that Opera will not start, we can tell you in our next practice tip.

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