Windows 10: Locked File acess

Discus and support Locked File acess in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; The lock beside a folder usually means you had those files shared at some point, either through network share or via the homegroup, but then suddenly... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by FreedomRydr, Feb 14, 2016.

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    Thanks for the offer (and the instructions) I am a few hours short of an MCSE and have been an 'expert' since DOS 3.1. So trust me, I know my way around the permissions and ownership scenario. The files are protected by EFS. This is something that came after my 'official MS training' back in the 90s. I do not know why or how, as I have never used it and everything I have read says you have to have the unlock codes to release them. However as I did not create them, and not a single solitary soul has had access to my computer for many years, I have no idea what these codes might be (or how they were encrypted in the first place). If I did it, I would have the codes. I do not, because I did not. I just need a back door to EFS files! Thanks for trying! *Huh
     
    FreedomRydr, Feb 15, 2016
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  2. simrick Win User
    simrick, Feb 15, 2016
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  3. FreedomRydr, Feb 17, 2016
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  4. Britton Win User

    Locked File acess

    You're welcome FreedomRydr, I do not know how to answer this one so I'm going to have to back away from this question. I'm sorry my advice was not only unhelpful but not even in the right department. Based on the OP I thought it was just a permissions issue, that's a rampant problem in Windows 10 by itself.

    I used the bit locker once just to try it out, its handy for sensitive personal data for sure. However why would you want or need to encrypt video data, huge porn stash or something? (joking) *Smile
     
    Britton, Feb 17, 2016
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  5. My late wife was a professional model and dancer. I lost her to cancer 22 years ago, and these 12,000+ files are all I have left of her, to leave to my kids when I kick it (not too far off!*Confused.) I thought I may have found the answer from another response that led me to Elcomsoft's EFS Data Recovery, but it is very expensive software, and the trial version keeps locking up while scanning. I don't know if this is a software problem, or an incompatibility with Win 10, as it was not listed in their requirements. I wrote to their support and hoping for a positive help response!

    Thanks again for your assist! *Wink
     
    FreedomRydr, Feb 17, 2016
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  6. dalchina New Member
    Hi, sorry to hear that. You mentioned this drive was used with older OS's - have you tried accessing it with, say, Win 7? I can't think why that should help, but you seem to be saying you've seen these lock icons only when trying to access the files with Win 10.

    (I might have missed sthg in the above).

    If that's not a possibility, what happens if you try booting from an installation disk, and opening a command prompt?

    Obviously if the files are encrypted, none of the above will help, but your belief is they should not be encrypted.

    And just in case it's any help..
    You've probably come across this thread (which doesn't show which type of padlock is involved)
    What are the padlock icons on folders for - Microsoft Community

    Share issues probably don't apply:
    Lock Icon on Files and Folders - Remove in Windows 7 - Windows 7 Help Forums
    This shows the small icon related to share problems, so unless the standard has changed, your icon does not indicate this kind of issue applies.

    Nontheless, if this somehow does apply, see
    How to remove lock icon over my folder Solved - Page 2 - Windows 7 Help Forums
     
    dalchina, Apr 4, 2018
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