Windows 10: in windows 10 "access denied" error

In Windows 10 I cannot save files to the root c:\ even though I am the administrator. It is a new computer, but a floor model. when I first fired it up I copied a flash drive straight to the root directory C:\. no prob but when I try to save a file in word or anything else I get the error message, "You don't have permission to save in this location. Contact the administrator to obtain permission.". I am the Administrator, but I still can't save to the c drive. I have to go to c:\user\myname.... I am the admin and have gone through permissions. I must have missed something. please help!!! thanks

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Windows backup recovery access is denied

Hi Mostafa,

Let's take care of the issue. We suggest visiting the support article
"Access Denied" or other errors when you access or work with files and folders in Windows,
follow the steps provided and see if it helps.

Looking forward to your response.

 

Error Access Denied while acessing the folders from User> AppData folders on Windows 10

Hi,

Welcome to Microsoft Community and thank you for posting. We appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

I understand the inconvenience you are facing with access files and folders.

Do let us know the complete error code/ error message of this issue?

As you have tried with providing the permissions to each folder and issue persists after the restart, try the below and check if it helps.

Step 1: Try to disable the third party anti-virus software if installed any and check.

Step 2: As, as a work around, I suggest you to enable the built-in administrator account and check if this issue persists.

Steps to enable Built-in administrator.

• • Press Windows + X key together on your desktop screen.
  • Click on Command Prompt (admin) to open Command Prompt.
    
  • Type the following command and hit Enter:

• net user administrator /active: yes (Check for the spaces)

　　　4. Now log off from the current user and try to login to the administrator account that is enabled.　　

Note: Please follow the same steps and type net user administrator /active: no to disable admin account after the troubleshooting is done.　

Step 3: I suggest you to refer to the below Microsoft article with 3-diffrent issues related to accessing the files and folders and check if it helps.

"Access Denied" or other errors when you access or work with files and folders in Windows

(Applies to Windows 10 as well)

Hope this information helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of the issue to assist you further.

 

Access denied error in Windows 10

Original title: Lost Drive

Everything listed I have done & error Access denied. Why it's my stuff.