Windows 10: Access is denied

Discus and support Access is denied in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hello everyone;I have a unique in my mind problem.Ran into Windows Update problems and followed the instructions on this... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Tim J Rogers, Jun 7, 2025 at 8:02 AM.

  1. Access is denied


    Hello everyone;I have a unique in my mind problem.Ran into Windows Update problems and followed the instructions on this webpagehttps://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/how-to-fix-broken-windows-update/0a722cac-413e-41b4-89e4-d83891b2f8c9Now here is where things get real fun, there is a CMD Admin level command called ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 catroot2.old when I entered this command I got this message A duplicate file name exists, or the file cannot be found.So I went rooting through Windows file to locate this duplicate and deleted it.I then ran the exact same command

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    Tim J Rogers, Jun 7, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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  2. jack63ss Win User

    LAPTOP is not accessible ..... Access is denied.

    I am trying to share a folder on a LAPTOP. I have other a number of other systems that have folders Shared and they work fine, but with this one I get the error "LAPTOP is not accessible ..... Access is denied." when I try to access it from a different Win10 system. So I went thru the entire "How to Share Files and Folders Over a Network in Windows 10" tutorial step by step. File and Print Sharing is enabled, SMB1.0 client & server are running, and Everyone has Full Access to the Share. Still get the error. I have tried it with the Network Public and Private, with the same result. Any suggestions ? Microsoft Windows 10 Home Version 10.0.19042 Build 19042
     
  3. EsMj Win User
    Change Folder Destination access Denied

    Thanks.

    After following the steps suggested, I get the message "Access denied" in command prompt.

    Please advise how to allow permission.
     
  4. Yolvi Ell Win User

    Access is denied

    net user administrator /active:no keeps saying access denied.

    Hi Rebekah,

    It's possible that you're not using an elevated command prompt, causing the Access Denied error. We suggest following these steps to properly disable the built-in administrator account:

    • Right-click the Start button.
    • Choose Command Prompt (Admin).
    • Copy and paste net user Administrator /active:no and press
      Enter
      . If the command isn't successful, please post a screenshot so that we can study it further.

    Let us know if you're able to hide the administrator account after following these steps.
     
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