Windows 10: I locked myself out of all my files with Windows 10 Security Settings

I am a Mac user but also have a Windows game pc that I rarely use. I was trying to create an extra account so others can use this pc. To protect my files I expected that a standard user wouldnt be able to access the files of an administrator. This was not the case.


I then changed the Security settings of the whole disk. I first removed 'Standard Users'. As the new account is a standard user I was expecting it no longer to be able to view my files. It could still, though.


I then removed every 'Principal' except for 'Administrators' (COMPUTERNAME\Administrators). In my mind, after this, I would logically be the only one with access since I am the only administrator. But no. Neither I, neither the new account have access to this entire disk, nor can I change back the rights.


I locked myself out of my own files. Great!


I was wondering if anyone has a solution.

:)

 

Windows 10 Tweaks

Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

• Open a new Explorer window.
• Click View in the ribbon.
• Click Options.
• Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
• Click OK

credit to Lifehacker.

 

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