Windows 10: Need permission to move and delete, even though I own the files.

Discus and support Need permission to move and delete, even though I own the files. in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Whenever I try to delete or move items in the Documents, Pictures, and Videos folders in the "This PC" tab, it tells me that I need to provide... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by luk3loo, Feb 27, 2021.

  1. luk3loo Win User

    Need permission to move and delete, even though I own the files.


    Whenever I try to delete or move items in the Documents, Pictures, and Videos folders in the "This PC" tab, it tells me that I need to provide administrator permission to delete/move it. When I press "Continue", it tells me that I need permission from myself. I'm DESKTOP-VPR0C0A\choco


    Need permission to move and delete, even though I own the files. 6be12cd6-5e07-4a3b-85cf-15d225f8e1cc?upload=true.png

    :)
     
    luk3loo, Feb 27, 2021
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  2. Scoka Win User

    File permissions to delete file

    I am trying this, but it's taking a very long time.
     
    Scoka, Feb 27, 2021
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  3. 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 move and delete, even though I own the files. 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, Feb 27, 2021
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  4. 95Viper Win User

    Need permission to move and delete, even though I own the files.

    95Viper, Feb 27, 2021
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