Windows 10: Can't Access Specific Files

Discus and support Can't Access Specific Files in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; So I was trying to get rid of files that I don't need on my computer anymore because my C drive didn't have a lot of space left. I opened up Apps And... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by MeZain, Aug 13, 2020.

  1. MeZain Win User

    Can't Access Specific Files


    So I was trying to get rid of files that I don't need on my computer anymore because my C drive didn't have a lot of space left. I opened up Apps And Features from WIN+X menu and uninstalled a couple files. I had a file called "FileZilla" installed which I wanted to uninstall. I uninstalled it and it asked me if I wanted to reboot now or later, I selected later. I then continued to uninstall other files. Then I rebooted. I didn't check if any file was uninstalled as they were all removed from apps and features menu. Today I went into C:\Program Files\ and saw FileZilla, I opened the folder and all the files were still inside. There was a file calleduninstall.exe so I opened it up and followed the steps to uninstall and it asked me to reboot and I did. I checked again and the folder was still there, and so were the files. I was confused as to why it wasn't installing. I tried uninstalling the folder manually and it said I needed admin permissions, I clicked "Continue" and it started uninstalling. Then it said that I didn't have admin permissions to delete the folder. I think this is the reason why theuninstall.exe wasn't working. I also saw another file, MalwareBytes which was NOT in the apps and features panel, I tried opening the folder and it didn't let me! There were also some other files that I couldn't open at all because of administrator perms which I am sure were all installed by me. I am currently very confused and don't know what to do.

    :)
     
    MeZain, Aug 13, 2020
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  2. DTG1 Win User

    Cannot access shared network drive


    Personally, I wouldnt use Everyone. If anyone hacks into you, they have full access to everything and can demolish everything on your raid. I would rather set up accounts and access separately for each person. That way, I know who did all that damage. In the end with a little extra work, I feel more secure by using Authenticated Users.


    If this helps.
    step 1 create non-microsoft account and without email and address without admin rights
    step 2 share a drive or folder to specific user account (if Everyone is listed, remove it)
    step 3 set security > add Authenticated Users (if more than 1 account) or add specific users
    step 3a remove Everyone from list
    step 3b uncheck full control and write for all items listed except SYSTEM and Admin account.
    step 4 right click Start > Computer Management > System Tools > Shared Folders > Shares ... to verify settings and change anything else. You can also see the number of connections to each share here.
     
  3. File history on USB security user access

    Hi,

    To isolate this concern, we suggest that you follow the steps below:

    • Open File History folder.
    • Select all the files that you don't want to be accessed.
    • Right-click on the highlighted files and choose Properties.
    • Go to Security tab.
    • Click on Advanced.
    • Select all the user account that you don't want to have access on your File History folder.
    • Click on Disable inheritance.
    • Lastly, click on OK.

    Let us know how it goes.
     
    Desiree Yau, Aug 13, 2020
    #3
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