Windows 10: Local user cannot access files in Window 11

Discus and support Local user cannot access files in Window 11 in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; New Laptop Dell Inspiron 16 Windows 11. Migrated all data from old to new laptop. Created Admin account and two 2 local user accounts. Admin acct and 1... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Jerry325, Nov 10, 2022.

  1. Jerry325 Win User

    Local user cannot access files in Window 11


    New Laptop Dell Inspiron 16 Windows 11. Migrated all data from old to new laptop. Created Admin account and two 2 local user accounts. Admin acct and 1 of the local users can see all files. The other local user cannot! Have gone into File Explorer to select view all hidden files and empty drives on local user account and Admin. Need help!

    :)
     
    Jerry325, Nov 10, 2022
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  2. Arun B J Win User

    Unable to set restriction for local user in Windows 10

    Hi,



    I realized your concern and will assist you to resolve the issue.


    • How did you noticed that user is still able to access the drive?

    • Did you log into the local user account and check the permission?
    I suggest you to follow the steps below to restrict the user.

    • In File Explorer, right click on the drive which you want to restrict.
    • Click Properties.
    • Click the Security tab.
    • Click on Edit to change the permissions.
    • Uncheck all the permission for system.
    • Click OK and make sure the change is applied to all subfolders and files.


    Your reply is very important for us to ensure a proper resolution. Please get back to us with the above information in order to assist you accordingly.

    Thanks and regards.
     
    Arun B J, Nov 10, 2022
    #2
  3. File history on USB security user access

    Hi,

    To isolate this concern, we suggest that you follow the steps below:

    • Open File History folder.
    • Select all the files that you don't want to be accessed.
    • Right-click on the highlighted files and choose Properties.
    • Go to Security tab.
    • Click on Advanced.
    • Select all the user account that you don't want to have access on your File History folder.
    • Click on Disable inheritance.
    • Lastly, click on OK.

    Let us know how it goes.
     
    Desiree Yau, Nov 10, 2022
    #3
  4. Local user cannot access files in Window 11

    Unable to access Local Disks (CLocal user cannot access files in Window 11 :), (DLocal user cannot access files in Window 11 :), and any programs inside those

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community, we appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

    As you are facing issues with privileges to access the local account, I suggest you to try the below and check if it helps.

    • Please be informed us the troubleshooting steps you have already tried.

    This issue might be due to some error in system settings.

    If you have not yet tried the below steps, I suggest you to perform and check if it helps.

    Step 1: I suggest you to log out from the current user account, restart the computer and log-in with the administrator account and check if you are able to access the local drivers.

    If the issue still persists,

    Step 2: I suggest you to place the computer in safe mode, try to log-in with administrator account and check if the issue persists.

    Try the above steps and reply to the post with an updated status of this issue, we will be happy to assist you further.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Nov 10, 2022
    #4
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