Windows 10: Can't access document on Microsoft link, only photos from my phone. What to do?

Discus and support Can't access document on Microsoft link, only photos from my phone. What to do? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Ive enabled all the permission, yet i still have no idea to access my documents on my phones.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Nihrir Fatta, Aug 22, 2023.

  1. Can't access document on Microsoft link, only photos from my phone. What to do?


    Ive enabled all the permission, yet i still have no idea to access my documents on my phones.

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    Nihrir Fatta, Aug 22, 2023
    #1

  2. Attributes on read only for Photo's and docs

    Hi Peter,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community, we appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

    As you are facing issues with accessing photos and documents, do let us know the following:

    • How are you trying to access photos and documents?
    • Where are these photos and documents saved?
    • Have you logged-in as an administrator with Microsoft account?

    As a workaround, I suggest you to follow the below steps to give permission for folders, so that you can access the files in photos and documents and check.

    • Right click on the folder and click on
      P
      roperties.
    • Click on Security tab and select the group\user name.
    • Click on edit option and check the option full control.
    • Click on Apply and then on
      Ok
      button.

    Hope it helps. Kindly update the status of this issue with required information, we will be happy to help you further.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Aug 22, 2023
    #2
  3. Cannot access my photos

    Hi Irene,

    We regret for the inconvenience caused to you.

    To assist you better, we would like to know few answers for the questions:


    • How was the data transferred?

    • On which device is he accessing the photos? Is it on Phone or Computer?

    • If on phone, from which device did he transferred the Photos and contacts?

    • Which app are you using to access Photos?

    • What is the model of the Phone?
    This might have caused due to:


    • The Photos were not transferred properly.

    • Due to Photos file were corrupt.

    • May be due to Virus attack.

    • The format of the Photo is not compatible with your phone.
    Steps to be taken:


    • Restart or Reboot the phone.
    This steps should resolve the issue, if the issue still persist please let us know if you face any issue related to Windows and we would be glad to help you.

    Thank you.
     
    RiyazurRehman, Aug 22, 2023
    #3
  4. Can't access document on Microsoft link, only photos from my phone. What to do?

    how to save scanned photos and documents to computer

    Hi,

    Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community. Your interest in Windows 10 is much appreciated.

    I suggest you to follow the below steps to give permission for entire system, so that you can save the files in photos and documents.

    • Right click on the folder and click on properties.
    • Click on security tab and select the group\user name.
    • Click on edit option and check the option full control.
    • Click on apply and then on ok button.
    Now you can try saving the file in photos and documents and check if the issue persists.

    Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.
     
    Karthicka_R, Aug 22, 2023
    #4
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