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  1. PETERSTROUHAL JR.
    PeterStrouhal Jr. Win User

    Can't delete a file on Windows 10, says I need permission from administrator but I am...


    Hi,

    I have a bit of a problem in Windows 10. I have a file from Cyberlink PowerDirector 14 that I want to delete but it says that I need permission from the administrator but I am. I also wanted to change the permissions in Properties and than the Security tab but it told me I can't because I am not an administrator. Help?


    Specs of computer:

    • Latest version of Windows 10 Home (not insider)
    • Acer Aspire 5
    • Windows defender Protected Folder (Ransomware protection) on
    • Installation less then 14 days old


    Help please?


    ** Sorry if this is in the wrong section, I have no idea where to put it**

    :)
     
    PeterStrouhal Jr., Dec 31, 2018
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  2. SCOKA
    Scoka Win User

    File permissions to delete file


    I am trying this, but it's taking a very long time.
     
    Scoka, Jan 10, 2020
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  3. HYDRATE
    Hydrate Win User
    File permissions to delete file


    Windows is extremely confusing in its permissions and file ownership.*Sad

    If Taking Ownership of the files does not work, then the ACL and permissions are misconfigured.

    Permissions precedes the ownership, you can have ownership but incorrect permissions in accordance with the ACL Access Control Lists (Windows).

    Microsoft - How Permissions Work

    I suggest that you open powershell (Search > type powershell > Right click > run as admin) and execute this command:

    Code:
    Code:
    icacls "C:" /t /c /q /RESET
    This command restores permissions to default for all files contained within C:\ quietly.

    Followed by this command once completed:

    Code:
    Code:
    icacls "c:\" /t /c /q Administrators:f
    This command restores full permissions to the Administrators on the computer, which I presume you are an Administrator.

    And reboot the computer, and finally attempt to delete the file after attempting to retake ownership.

    If that does not work, then I suggest using a third party utility known as UnlockIT:
    Downloads - UnLock IT

    And download, install. Ensure you select customized installation.

    Right click the folder that contains the files or the files individually that you would like to delete, and follow as here:



    Can't delete a file on Windows 10, says I need permission from administrator but I am... wrqPMO6.png


    Then this should delete all files you right clicked upon after restarting the system.

    You should not run into issues regarding permissions after this, and if you do, post again and I'll look into it.

    Side note: often times malware tends to hijack a system and fluff itself in permissions that benefit itself.
     
    Hydrate, Jan 10, 2020
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  4. PETERSTROUHAL JR.
    PeterStrouhal Jr. Win User

    Can't delete a file on Windows 10, says I need permission from administrator but I am...

    Can't delete a file on Windows 10, says I need permission from administrator but I am administrator

    Hi,

    I have a bit of a problem in Windows 10. I have a file from Cyberlink PowerDirector 14 that I want to delete but it says that I need permission from the administrator but I am. I also wanted to change the permissions in Properties and than the Security tab
    but it told me I can't because I am not an administrator. Help?

    Specs of computer:

    • Latest version of Windows 10 Home (not insider)
    • Acer Aspire 5
    • Windows defender Protected Folder (Ransomware protection) on
    • Installation less then 14 days old

    Help please?

    ** Sorry if this is in the wrong section, I have no idea where to put it**
     
    PeterStrouhal Jr., Jan 10, 2020
    #4
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