Windows 10: C:\ is not accessible, Access is denied

Discus and support C:\ is not accessible, Access is denied in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I noticed this problem started this morning when the WhatsApp app wasn't working and wouldn't download from the Microsoft StoreI then tried accessing... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by LankySi13, Mar 12, 2025.

  1. LankySi13 Win User

    C:\ is not accessible, Access is denied


    I noticed this problem started this morning when the WhatsApp app wasn't working and wouldn't download from the Microsoft StoreI then tried accessing my C: and I get But I'm typing this from the PC where C is not accessible.I've tried several solutions I've found online.When I try rebooting into safe mode, I get to the login screen, put my PIN in then I get stuck on a black screenI've tried typing "net user administrator /active:yes" in PowerShell as an administrator, it says the command has run successfully but I still can't access C driveI went to the Security tab in Properties for the C dri

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    LankySi13, Mar 12, 2025
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  2. c:\ is not accessible.......Access is denied

    Windows 10

    c:\ is not accessible.......Access is denied

    Just recently I have started to have this problem when trying to access c::

    Computer runs fine , but, also programs cant update because of this.

    I have tried all the suggestions on here and for c:: properties\ security and it either freezed or i get Access is denied.

    Very frustrating as I cant access it and nothing can update
     
    stephenbenn, Mar 12, 2025
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  3. C:\is not accessible access denied

    when i click on windows (c) local disk location is not available C:\is not accessible access denied
     
    RoyRheinheimer, Mar 12, 2025
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  4. jack63ss Win User

    C:\ is not accessible, Access is denied

    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
     
    jack63ss, Mar 12, 2025
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