Android DDMS (Monitor) does not start if user profile contains a space in it

Question

If I use a Windows account such as \"User\", the DDMS can be started from Android Studio.

If I use a Windows account which contains a space such as \"Test User\", th

Answer 1

I solved the issue with giving the "Users" Full control on the directory

C:\Users\hans%20naert\\.android\monitor-workspace

(space in username is converted to %20 ... => for me "Hans Naert" becomes "hans%20naert)

screencapture of securitysettings

Answer 2

I've just come across this problem too. My workaround was to create a symbolic directory link from "Test%20User" to "Test User".

1. Open a command prompt as administrator. (shift+ctrl+(enter or click) on the icon will do this)
2. cd C:\Users
3. mklink /d "Test%20User" "Test User"
4. Launch monitor.bat and it should work.

Answer 3

Run your Command Prompt or Android Studio with administrative privileges provided, and start the Android Device Monitor

Answer 4

I got same problem, I fixed it by running android studio as administrator,

otherwise you can run it manually when require.

Answer 5

I had the same error.

Launch Android Studio with administrative permissions

It worked for me.