Windows 10: Can Changing File Permissions Cause Windows to become Corrupt?

Discus and support Can Changing File Permissions Cause Windows to become Corrupt? in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I had to change the owner permissions of the default themes folder in my system under C:/windows/resources/themes as I wanted to delete the default... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Vibhor, Feb 9, 2020.

  1. Vibhor Win User

    Can Changing File Permissions Cause Windows to become Corrupt?


    I had to change the owner permissions of the default themes folder in my system under C:/windows/resources/themes as I wanted to delete the default themes that came installed with the system.

    I wanted to ask if there is any risk in doing so and if this can harm the PC system and cause the system to become corrupted? I got a warning message while I was changing the permissions that said something along the lines of "...If you changed the owner of this folder by mistake, please change the owner back to the default settings immediately."

    :)
     
    Vibhor, Feb 9, 2020
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  2. Corrupted file RAR

    If the archive has been created using WinRAR, why don't you try WinRAR itself? It has a built-in repair feature for repairing corrupted archive (ZIP as well as RAR). Follow the steps given below:
    • Open WinRAR application in your system.
    • Now click on File tab > Open or simply press Ctrl+O.
    • A small window "Find Archive" will pop up. Locate the corrupt RAR archive from your system directory and select it.
    • Now click Open button.
    • Click Tools tab > Repair archive or simply press Alt+R.
    • Again a small window "Repairing File name.rar" will pop up.
    • Now click Browse to select a location to save the repaired archive.
    • Check the box "Treat the corrupt archive as RAR" and click OK.
    • WinRAR will start repairing of corrupt RAR archive. Once it gets completed click Close.
    I hope the above steps will help you repair the corrupted RAR archive.

    Thanks.
     
    Lincoln Dunne, Feb 9, 2020
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  3. tom acito Win User
    how to change folder and file permissions in windows 10

    this is for a file... how for a folder and ALL subfolders and files

    thanks.
     
    tom acito, Feb 9, 2020
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  4. Can Changing File Permissions Cause Windows to become Corrupt?

    how to change folder and file permissions in windows 10

    Hi David,



    Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.

    • Are you trying to give permission to particular files and folders?
    I suggest you to follow the below step and check if it helps.

    • Once you choose the file that you want to give permission, right click on it.
    • Click on properties and go to security tab, check whether any permission have been set.
    • After you have viewed the permissions that are already set, you can now click on the Advanced Button that is right below the "Permissions for Authenticated Users"
    • Once you have clicked Advanced, a box like this should appear, the "Permission Entries" box, which shows all the permissions that are set for the users. Now, after you have spotted the user whose permissions you wish to change, click "Change Permissions.
    • Click on the user you would like to edit, and then click the option that says "Change Permissions" which is right below the box.
    • Once that is clicked, you are going to get the same box pop up, but this time, you can actually edit the options. You do that by clicking the "Administrators" user again, and this time, you are going to click the "Edit" option.
    Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.
     
    Karthicka_R, Feb 9, 2020
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