Windows 10: I sometimes get the "Unable to write to C:\ProgramData\16787" error when trying to download...

Occasionally I get an error message saying, "Unable to write to C:\ProgramData\16787 - IT policies may be restricting access to this folder." and I am wondering what to do to fix this.

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Control Panel Uninstall will not show folders in C:\ProgramData

Hi,

I was trying to use Program Uninstall in Control Panel to get rid of PC Cleaner Pro that is in C:\ProgramData . It wasn't in the list of Programs. It appears that the only programs in the list are in C:\Program Files. Is there any safe way to get Control
Panel to access and remove programs in C:\ProgramData? I have Windows 10 Home Version 1607.

THANKS!!!

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Can't delete folder in c:\ProgramData\

While working in the elevated Console Environment, try these commands:

md C:\Junk

move C:\ProgramData\Battle.net C:\Junk

Now reboot, then delete the junk folder.

 

ProgramData-filder backup

Hi,

The ProgramData folder is usually located in the C: drive of your device. To locate the ProgramData folder, you can perform the following:

• In File Explorer, click on the View tab.
• Click on Options.
• In the Folder Options window, click on the View tab.
• Under the Hidden files and folders, select Show hidden files, folders, or drives.
• Click on Apply.
• Click on OK.

Let us know how it goes after you've performed the steps.