Windows 10: File Access Denied

Discus and support File Access Denied in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I am trying to add a comment to a URL shortcut on my desktop. So, I right click the file, choose Properties, then Details. I fill in the Description... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by LarryDMoore, Sep 30, 2020.

  1. LARRYDMOORE
    LarryDMoore Win User

    File Access Denied


    I am trying to add a comment to a URL shortcut on my desktop. So, I right click the file, choose Properties, then Details. I fill in the Description field. I hit Apply and get: File Access Denied - You'll need to provide administrator permission to apply properties to this file. Clicking on Continue with the shield icon goes to: You need permission to perform this action - You require permission from <logged-in username> to make changes to this file.

    Clicking Try Again is an infinite loop.


    This issue is reproduceable on any Windows 10 desktop.


    step 1: Right click desktop.

    step 2: New -> Shortcut

    step 3: type: https://www.microsoft.com in the location box.

    step 4: type Microsoft in the name for the shortcut.

    step 5: click Finish

    step 6: Right click Microsoft

    step 7: click on Properties

    step 8: Click on Details

    step 9: Alter Description

    step 10: click Apply.


    As you can see, I am the owner of the file because I created it on the desktop. But, I don't have the permissions to add a simple description to something like: Microsoft so I can see that instead of the URL when I mouse-over the icon. This only affects URL shortcuts. I can add descriptions to standard app shortcuts.

    :)
     
    LarryDMoore, Sep 30, 2020
    #1
  2. DENNIS MOP
    Dennis Mop Win User

    Access denied to zip file

    Hi Stephanie,

    The issue that you're experiencing may be due to a corrupted user profile. We have found a workaround regarding the "Access denied" error. Kindly follow the steps below.

    • Press Windows key + E to open File Explorer.
    • Copy the files that you want to zip.
    • Paste it in the Downloads folder.
    • From there, zip your file. You may follow the steps provided in this
      article      .

    Feel free to contact us if you need assistance with Windows.
     
    Dennis Mop, Sep 30, 2020
    #2
  3. DRPEPPER
    DrPepper Win User
    Denied access to files

    Ok I got a pc in from a friend and he wants me to fix it, it doesn't boot up properly so I was thinking reinstall windows but first I have to save all his songs and crap. First problem it denies me access to the files on his HDD when it is hooked up to my pc .... damn. Second problem is that it is a very, very old pc nforce 2 chipset and I can't ID the board so I can't get the drivers. It won't turn on so I can't check it that way any ideas.
     
    DrPepper, Sep 30, 2020
    #3
  4. DANTHEBANJOMAN
    DanTheBanjoman Win User

    File Access Denied

    Denied access to files

    Nforce2 > nvidia.com. There you find drivers.

    As for accessing files, take ownership.
     
    DanTheBanjoman, Sep 30, 2020
    #4
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