Windows 10: Local Administrator Account does not have write access

Discus and support Local Administrator Account does not have write access in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Hi, My local account, for whatever reason, only has read and execute permissions instead of all permissions (as would be expected of an admin... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by JDoetsch, May 24, 2019.

  1. JDOETSCH
    JDoetsch Win User

    Local Administrator Account does not have write access


    Hi,

    My local account, for whatever reason, only has read and execute permissions instead of all permissions (as would be expected of an admin account). I've turned UAC off, but still can't get this fixed.

    What do I need to do to get write access so I can update a config file in VMWare (Program Files (x86) folder)

    :)
     
    JDoetsch, May 24, 2019
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  2. CALEDON KEN
    Caledon Ken Win User

    Local account to administrator


    Just to be straight with terminology.

    You can set up your device with a local account or Microsoft account.

    Within each of these options you can then either be an Administrator or a Standard user.

    If you go Start, Settings, Account and click on Your Info is it listing you as a local account and just below that are you Standard or Administrator.
     
    Caledon Ken, May 24, 2019
    #2
  3. ANGUS
    angus Win User
    Settings can't be opened using the built-in administrator account


    Hello,
    Unfortunately I have the same issue as Dabz from upgrading win7 to win10.
    I've tried opening settings using all the suggested methods and it will not load using my account with Administrator access nor the built-in Administrator profile. I also tried other methods not listed such as using Run. Control panel is just a stepping stone to add users in Settings.
    I'm also having explorer.exe issues, which I believe is preventing Settings from loading.
    Using cmd (Admin) I successfully created a new user profile [and granted admin access also using cmd (Admin)], however win10 will not allow this account to log on. win10 does not list this new user within control panel but it does in the start menu. win10 will not allow to log in or switch to the new account via the start menu either.
    I can access settings in Safe Mode but this will not allow me to create a new account.
    Any help/suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
    Cheers
     
    angus, May 24, 2019
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  4. DEEPIKA GOWDA
    Deepika Gowda Win User

    Local Administrator Account does not have write access

    Unable to access Local Disks (CLocal Administrator Account does not have write access :), (DLocal Administrator Account does not have write access :), and any programs inside those

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community, we appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

    As you are facing issues with privileges to access the local account, I suggest you to try the below and check if it helps.

    • Please be informed us the troubleshooting steps you have already tried.

    This issue might be due to some error in system settings.

    If you have not yet tried the below steps, I suggest you to perform and check if it helps.

    Step 1: I suggest you to log out from the current user account, restart the computer and log-in with the administrator account and check if you are able to access the local drivers.

    If the issue still persists,

    Step 2: I suggest you to place the computer in safe mode, try to log-in with administrator account and check if the issue persists.

    Try the above steps and reply to the post with an updated status of this issue, we will be happy to assist you further.
     
    Deepika Gowda, May 24, 2019
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