IssueWhen you try to install Tableau Server, the following error might occur: An error occurred while trying to rename a file in the destination directory: DeleteFile failed; code 5. Access is denied
ResolutionOne of the following troubleshooting steps might solve the issue: Restart the computer running Tableau Server.Verify that the account used to sign in to Windows has full administrator access to the computer running Tableau Server.Verify that the Run-As user has recursive permissions to C:\Program Files\Tableau\Tableau Sever and C:\ProgramData\Tableau\Tableau ServerDisable any anti-virus applications that may interfere with file access.
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