Windows 10: Need help resetting permissions

Discus and support Need help resetting permissions in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I had a problem with some file encryption and accidentally messed up the permissions on my PC, I have been trying all day but I cannot access files on... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by JoshuaFathers, Feb 15, 2021.

  1. Need help resetting permissions


    I had a problem with some file encryption and accidentally messed up the permissions on my PC, I have been trying all day but I cannot access files on both of my drives. Would really like some help on quick assist since I have been trying for hours and already failed at all the other suggestions on here.

    :)
     
    JoshuaFathers, Feb 15, 2021
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  2. Reset Windows 10 file permissions to default

    Hi,

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

    • Are you receiving any error message while accessing any files?
    I suggest you to follow the below methods and check if it helps.

    Method 1: Startup troubleshooter.

    • Open the Task manager. Here’s a tip: Press CTRL+Shift+ESC.
    • Click File > Run New Task
    • Make sure you have a check mark beside “Create this task with administrative privileges”
    • Type Powershell
    • Type the following in the Powershell prompt:
    $manifest = (Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsStore).InstallLocation + '\AppxManifest.xml' ; Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register $manifest


    6. Close the Powershell window

    7. Reboot

    Method 2: If you are facing issues accessing files, then I suggest you to follow the below steps and check if it helps.

    This may be caused by incorrect permissions on the files.

    You can fix this using these steps:

    • Open the properties of the main user profile folder where the files are located (such as Documents, Pictures, etc).
    • Go to the Security tab and click Advanced.
    • Check the box at the bottom of this window. It is labeled "Replace all child object permissions with inheritable permissions from this object" and then click Ok
    Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.
     
    Karthicka_R, Feb 15, 2021
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  3. IggSter Win User
    How to factory reset Cisco 1700 Router

    Hopefully I can help you here....its a very common thing to happen.


    First, I take it you dont know the passwords for console access or telnet/ssh?

    I will assume that these devices belong to you.

    step 1. Plug a cisco console cable into a serial port on your pc
    step 2. Plug other end into Cisco console port
    step 3. Using hyperterm or putty or similar connect to the serial port
    step 4. boot router, and make sure you clearly can see the output (this confirms you have good serial comms)
    step 5. if this fails, adjust the comm port settings (9600, 8,1,n are the default)
    step 6. now you have to do the only hard part...send the break command:

    Break command list: Break Commands

    Go down the list and match your OS and SW and try the sequence suggested.

    If this fails several times do what I do: Install putty (free) and then to send a break so you can get into rommom just hit "ctrl-a b".
     
    IggSter, Feb 15, 2021
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  4. Need help resetting permissions

    help on permission

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    Sorry for the inconvenience caused. I will assist you with this.

    To better understand and to help you resolve the issue please let us know

    • How exactly are you facing issue with Permissions?
    • Are you trying to install any Software?
    • Are you trying to get access of any file folder ?
    Meanwhile I suggest you to refer to the Link below and try the troubleshooting steps provided by Pavan_N on a similar issue and see if It helps to resolve the issue.

    http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...ontainer/733e7e6b-c634-418e-b4a0-2cd836de6768

    Hope the above information helps. Reply with necessary information and the result to help you further. Thank you.
     
    Deepak_Krishnan R, Feb 15, 2021
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