Windows 10: Need permission to delete a file on my laptop?

Discus and support Need permission to delete a file on my laptop? in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I’m trying to free up some space on my one drive and I want to delete this McAfee file and it’s saying I need permission? This is my laptop I don’t get... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by alexis Saint-Pierre, Sep 22, 2022.

  1. ALEXIS SAINT-PIERRE
    alexis Saint-Pierre Win User

    Need permission to delete a file on my laptop?


    I’m trying to free up some space on my one drive and I want to delete this McAfee file and it’s saying I need permission? This is my laptop I don’t get it

    :)
     
    alexis Saint-Pierre, Sep 22, 2022
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  2. SCOKA
    Scoka Win User

    File permissions to delete file

    I am trying this, but it's taking a very long time.
     
    Scoka, Sep 22, 2022
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  3. HYDRATE
    Hydrate Win User
    File permissions to delete file

    Windows is extremely confusing in its permissions and file ownership.*Sad

    If Taking Ownership of the files does not work, then the ACL and permissions are misconfigured.

    Permissions precedes the ownership, you can have ownership but incorrect permissions in accordance with the ACL Access Control Lists (Windows).

    Microsoft - How Permissions Work

    I suggest that you open powershell (Search > type powershell > Right click > run as admin) and execute this command:

    Code:
    This command restores permissions to default for all files contained within C:\ quietly.

    Followed by this command once completed:

    Code:
    This command restores full permissions to the Administrators on the computer, which I presume you are an Administrator.

    And reboot the computer, and finally attempt to delete the file after attempting to retake ownership.

    If that does not work, then I suggest using a third party utility known as UnlockIT:
    Downloads - UnLock IT

    And download, install. Ensure you select customized installation.

    Right click the folder that contains the files or the files individually that you would like to delete, and follow as here:



    Need permission to delete a file on my laptop? wrqPMO6.png


    Then this should delete all files you right clicked upon after restarting the system.

    You should not run into issues regarding permissions after this, and if you do, post again and I'll look into it.

    Side note: often times malware tends to hijack a system and fluff itself in permissions that benefit itself.
     
    Hydrate, Sep 22, 2022
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  4. 95VIPER
    95Viper Win User

    Need permission to delete a file on my laptop?

    95Viper, Sep 22, 2022
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