Windows 10: Cannot edit Permissions, grayed out

I am the only ever owner or user of my computer, but I cannot download to my C: Program Files folder because I am not the admin whatever that means. I tried to edit permissions for the folder there are several users for whatever reason and I figured I would give all permissions to all of them but when I click edit all of the checkboxes are grayed out. So I cannot edit them. I am the sole user of this computer. How can this be resolved?

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Editing permissions

Hi ejmw,

Issues that you experience when you try to access files and folders may be related to permissions. Permissions are rules that determine whether you can access or change files and folders. To check permissions on a file or a folder, follow these steps:

• Press and hold or right-click the file or folder, and then click Properties.
• Tap or click the Security tab.
• Under Group or user names, tap or click your name to see the permissions that you have.

To change the permissions of a file or folder, follow these steps:

• Press and hold or right-click the file or folder, and then tap or click
  Properties.
• Tap or click the Security tab.
• Under Group or user names, tap or click your name to see the permissions that you have.
• Tap or click Edit, tap or click your name, select the check boxes for the permissions that you must have, and then click
  OK.

Important: You must be logged on as an administrator to change permissions on files and folders.

Should you need further assistance, don't hesitate to get back to us.

 

Browser file says need permission to delete, but all change or edit options are grayed out.

Browser file says need permission to delete, but all change or edit options are grayed out. Tried to change owner. It changes name to owner, but still does not give me access to delete, edit or move the file. Control options, effective access, all grayed out.

 

"Gray Screen of Death"

Thanks for your informative post!

I had solved my 2D & gray screen issue using advice posted by erocker (see below)
Mainly it involves creating a profile and putting higher 2D clocks: