Windows 10: Overwriting files is disabled for users with full control

Discus and support Overwriting files is disabled for users with full control in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; I use a data partition (~900Mb) (Z: drive) to clean an de-dupe data. There are photos which I am unable to delete because "Access denied" but there are... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by ineuw, Jan 7, 2021.

  1. INEUW
    ineuw Win User

    Overwriting files is disabled for users with full control


    I use a data partition (~900Mb) (Z: drive) to clean an de-dupe data. There are photos which I am unable to delete because "Access denied" but there are no security restrictions. The data drives are all owned by the Administrators, and all have the same three users with "Full control". The files I was trying to delete also have the same inherited security settings.
    How can I correct this?


    Overwriting files is disabled for users with full control [​IMG]

    :)
     
    ineuw, Jan 7, 2021
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  2. DEVLIN SCO
    Devlin Sco Win User

    User Account Control

    Hello Ridho,

    To enable the User Account Control (UAC) on Windows 10, please follow these steps:

    • Click the Start button, type UAC.
    • Click Change User Account Control settings.
    • Choose between two options to enable UAC:
      • Notify when apps try to make changes to your computer.
      • Always notify when installing or making any changes to your computer.
    • Click OK.
    • Click Yes or enter your password to finalize the change.
    Steps to disable User Account Control (UAC).

    • Click the Start button, type UAC.
    • Click Change User Account Control settings.
    • Click Yes or enter your password.
    • Set the settings to Never notify.
    • Click OK to save the settings.
    Regards.
     
    Devlin Sco, Jan 7, 2021
    #2
  3. AOD
    aod Win User
    Deleting Win 10 child user account without losing data or his games

    Thanks.

    But I don't want to overwrite, I want his files and apps next to mine?
     
    aod, Jan 7, 2021
    #3
  4. JESINTA ROZARIO
    Jesinta Rozario Win User

    Overwriting files is disabled for users with full control

    User Access Control Issue

    Hi Robert,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    I would suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps.

    Method 1: Verify UAC settings.

    1. Press Windows key and type "UAC". Under the search options, click on
    Change User Account Control Settings.

    2. Make sure you didn't keep the slider towards Never Notify.

    Method 2: Run a System file checker.

    If the User Account Control settings are correct but the issue persists, then run a system file checker scan and see if it helps.

    Follow the steps below:

    • Press Windows key + X and click onCommand Prompt (Admin).
      Kindly provide the administrative password, if prompt appears.
    • Type sfc /scannow and hit Enter.
    • Exit Command Prompt.
    For more information about SFC Scan click on the link below:
    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/929833

    (Steps for Windows 8.1 are also applicable in Windows 10)

    Note: Run the System file checker thrice if systems errors were not corrected in first attempt for SFC.

    Hope this helps. Please respond if you have further related queries.

    Regards,
     
    Jesinta Rozario, Jan 7, 2021
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