Windows 10: I have to give administrator permissions everytime when moving a file to another drive.

As I stated above I always have to give admin permissions to every file I move. And this is not only in the file explorer. I also have to give for example steam admin permissions when I want to install a game outside of the C drive.

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no administrator permission

Hi Ryan,

Let us assist you to have an Administrator permission. To start, follow the steps below to enable the Windows Super Administrator Account.

• Type CMD on the search box.
• CMD will appear at top.
• Right click on it, then choose Run as administrator.
• Type this command & hit Enter: Net user administrator /active:yes.
• After you enable the Super Administrator account, log out on your existing account then log into Super Administrator account.
• On the Super Administrator account, you can now create an Administrator account or give Administrator permission on the existing account.

After you created an Administrator account, we suggest that you disable the Super Administrator account by following the same steps and using this command:
Net user administrator /active:no.

Let us know how it goes.

 

You'll need to provide administrator permission to copy this file

Hi,

Follow the Steps below and check if that helps.

As you are unable to transfer some files from an external hard drive to the computer requesting for Administrator permissions, I suggest you to follow the steps provided below to provide administrator permissions to the particular folder and check if it
helps.

• Right click on the folder and select
  Properties.
• Click on Edit button in Properties windows. Click ok to confirm UAC elevation request.
• Select user/group from permission windows or click
  Add to add other user or group.
• Now under Permission section check the rights which you want to grant i.e. check “Full Control” under the “Allow” column to assign full access rights control permissions. (Generally we add ‘Everyone’ to given permission to all
  the users on the computer).
• Edit the permission to Full Control for ‘Everyone’.
• Click OK for changes to take effect and click ok again to exit from Properties window.

Do let us know if you are able to transfer files to PC. Thank you.

 

You'll need to provide administrator permission to (copy this file, delete this file, ...)

Thanks for reaching out! I'm an Independent Advisor and a Microsoft user like you.

The issue you're facing is related to file permissions and User Account Control (UAC) on your Windows operating system. When you or your friend created a backup of your files, the ownership and permissions of those files might have been changed, causing the system to prompt for administrator permission to access or modify them.

Here are a few potential solutions to resolve this issue:

1. Take Ownership of the Files and Folders

You can take ownership of the files and folders, which will grant you full control over them. Follow these steps:

1. Open File Explorer and navigate to the folder containing the files or folders you want to take ownership of.
   
2. Right-click on the folder and select "Properties."
   
3. In the Properties window, click the "Security" tab.
   
4. Click the "Advanced" button.
   
5. In the Advanced Security Settings window, click the "Owner" tab.
   
6. Click the "Edit" button.
   
7. In the new window, click the "Add" button.
   
8. Type your username and click "OK."
   
9. Check the box next to your username and select the "Replace owner on subcontainers and objects" option.
   
10. Click "Apply" and then "OK" to close all the windows.
    

After taking ownership, you should be able to access and modify the files without prompts for administrator permission.

2. Disable User Account Control (UAC)

Disabling UAC will prevent the system from prompting for administrator permission, but it's generally not recommended as it can reduce the security of your system. If you decide to go this route, follow these steps:

1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog.
   
2. Type "useraccountcontrolsettings" and press Enter.
   
3. In the User Account Control Settings window, move the slider to the "Never Notify" position.
   
4. Click "OK" to apply the changes.
   

After disabling UAC, you should be able to access and modify files without prompts for administrator permission.

3. Run Applications as Administrator

If you only need administrator permissions for specific applications like Adobe, you can try running those applications as an administrator. Right-click on the application's shortcut or executable file, and select "Run as administrator."

Recommendation

For most users, taking ownership of the files and folders (Solution 1) is the recommended approach as it addresses the issue without compromising system security. Disabling UAC (Solution 2) should be considered a last resort due to potential security risks.

Please do let me know if the method I suggested works for you or if you need further assistance.