Windows 10: Read Only has hijacked my system after fresh install of 2004 on new drive

after a drive failed me i did a clean install of windows 10 pro from the creation media from microsoft.


now all folders on C: , D: and E: are locked to "Read Only".


did the change ownership thing, tried in safe mode and disabled defender. even tried doing all of C: with unticking hidden. to no luck.



windows tech/support chat wasnt much help as i had tried all but the whole C: drive thing



https://youtu.be/O8tjupEzLAM <--------video

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Browser hijacked by safesurfs.com Malware

After reading what you went through I would strongly suggest you read the advice of Monkey57 and try his steps. Normally

Browser hijackers don't show this kind of behavior and more could be going on. Normally I don't suggest Resetting your computer but in this case....

 

Windows 10 fails to operate correctly after fresh install on new drive

Is it possible to use the installation media I have already created to do this?

EDIT: Reading about this now, it appears that it would only achieve what I have already done with a fresh install. Will this even make a difference?

Thanks.

 

Constant BSOD even after fresh install

For steps 14 and 15, there is really no need to back anything up. I've already backed up all docs, pics, etc to my backup drive. This is a fresh install and the only new files would be the memory dumps and images from this thread.