Windows 10: Error Message "Access Denied. You need administrator permission to delete this file."

Discus and support Error Message "Access Denied. You need administrator permission to delete this file." in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I am using Windows 10. My user account gives me Administrator privileges. I am trying to delete an unwanted program from my PC all files and... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Jaffhubrisuk_407, Mar 25, 2020.

  1. JAFFHUBRISUK_407
    Jaffhubrisuk_407 Win User

    Error Message "Access Denied. You need administrator permission to delete this file."


    I am using Windows 10.


    My user account gives me Administrator privileges.


    I am trying to delete an unwanted program from my PC all files and folders. I am currently unable to do this - the error message described above is generated.


    I right clicked on the program folder in Windows Explorer, selected Properties - Security - Advanced tab.


    The folder owned is named as 'TrustedInstaller'.


    How do I become the current owner using my Windows 10 User Account?


    I have the only User Account on my PC.

    :)
     
    Jaffhubrisuk_407, Mar 25, 2020
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  2. JOHN PHOENIX
    John Phoenix Win User

    cannot access file/or permissions

    I have a file i need to run on Windows 7 Home Premium. I get the error message saying "Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file. You may not have the appropriate permissions to access the item."

    So I right click and choose Properties to access the permissions but I cannot. In the Security tab I get a message saying, " You do not have permission to view or edit this objects permission settings.".

    Next I boot into the Windows 7 Hidden Administrator Mode - and even with this I get all the same error messages.

    Please help me as I really need to run This file.
     
    John Phoenix, Mar 25, 2020
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  3. GEETHU B
    Geethu B Win User
    Unable to access a folder, it denies permission

    Hi,

    Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community. I understand that you have an issue with permission.
    I will surely help you to fix this issue.

    To understand the issue better, I would need more information from your end.1. Is the issue specific with a particular folder?

    2. What is the complete error message?

    This issue could have occurred due to these reasons:


    • Permission issue.

    • Corrupt User Account.

    • Damaged files.

    I suggest you to try the steps under the section Issue 1:
    I get an "Access Denied" error message when accessing or working with files and folders
    in the following article and check if it helps.

    "Access Denied" or other errors when accessing or working with files and folders in Windows

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2623670

    Note:

    1. Applies to Windows 10.

    2. You may need to be logged on as an administrator to change file and folder permissions.

    Hope this information helps. Reply to the post with updated status of the issue so that we can assist you further.
     
    Geethu B, Mar 25, 2020
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  4. POLTERRY
    Polterry Win User

    Error Message "Access Denied. You need administrator permission to delete this file."

    Denied Access to delete files

    I am experiencing the infamous Blue Screen irregularly and I suspect from reading posts it is linked to AVG Internet Security product. I bought this but later canceled it and thought I had uninstalled it. However later I found that the uninstallation left a lot, if not all, the files behind. Windows, Ccleaner etc. showed the program as being deleted. I subsequently searched AVG and then tried deleting all files found. I am the only user and the administrator; I do not enter my MS password at start-up. I have managed to delete a large no. of files but I am left with several where each time I try to delete I get a message "File access denied - you need to provide administrator permission to delete this file" I click on Continue but I am still denied access.

    How do I get access to delete these files?
     
    Polterry, Mar 25, 2020
    #4
Thema:

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