Windows 10: Folder Properties

I'm unable to change the properties on any of my folders within Windows 10. As an example I have hundreds of music folders so I'd like to optimise them for Music, but can't change them from the 'General' default. This must have been triggered by an update at some point as I never used to have this problem. I've tried all sorts of solutions found online but nothing works

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Downloads folder is the Documents folder

Hi Chris,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

I suggest you to Restore to Default the folders and document settings and see if it helps.

Step 1:

Please follow below steps and check if it helps.

• Go to Download folder.
• Right click on the Download Folder and go to Properties.
• In Properties go to Location tab.
• In location Tab Click on Restore Default.

Step 2:

Please follow below steps and check if it helps.

• Go to Documents folder.
• Right click on the Document folder and go to Properties.
• In Properties go to Location tab.
• In location Tab Click on Restore Default.

After performing above steps change the settings as you required and check if it helps.

Hope these information helps, please get back to us for future support, we’ll be glad to assist you further.

Thank you.

 

Security tab in folder properties just disappeared

Hi Nikola,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community. Let me assist you.

• Is the issue specific to any particular file or folder?

I suggest you to restore the Folder properties to default and check if it helps.

Steps:-

• Windows Key + E and click View.
  
• Select Option and choose "Change folder and search options"
• Go to View tab and Restore defaults.
  

If you still face the issue, try running a System File Checker (SFC) Scan on the system and check if it helps.

System file check is a utility built into the Operating System that will check for system file corruption the
sfc /scannow command (System File Check) scans the integrity of all protected operating system files and replaces incorrect, corrupted, changed, or damaged versions with the correct versions where possible.

I suggest you to try the steps provided, in the link below in order to run SFC scan on your computer.

System file check (SFC) Scan and Repair System Files & DISM to fix things SFC cannot





Hope this information is helpful. Please do let us know if you need further assistance, we’ll be glad to assist you.

 

Folder Property Issues.

Hello Dario,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

Please provide some additional information, so that we can assist you better.

1. Have you made any changes on your computer?
   
2. From when are you facing this issues?
   

I suggest you to follow the below mentioned steps and see if that helps:

Step 1:

1. Open the ‘File Explorer’.

2. Click on 'View' and select 'Options'.

3. Under the folder, select 'General tab' and click on
'Restore Defaults'.

4. Select view tab and click on 'Restore Defaults'.

5. Click on 'Apply' and Click 'Ok'.

6. Restart the computer to effect the settings.

After following above mentioned steps, try setting the preferences.

For issue related to permission I suggest you to check box Replace owner on sub-containers and objects.

For more information refer the resolution section in the article about
taking permission of files and folders.

If the above Step fails, refer step two and check if the issue persists.

Step 2: Follow the Microsoft article to create a

new user account.

Hope it helps.

Let us know if you got the help you needed by clicking ‘Yes or No’.

Harish

Microsoft Community – Moderator