Windows 10: Permissions error on Start Menu folder

Discus and support Permissions error on Start Menu folder in User Accounts and Family Safety to solve the problem; I cannot seem to install any programs that create shortcuts in the Start Menu folder. I get a permissions error as seen here:... Discussion in 'User Accounts and Family Safety' started by Spiral1, Jan 29, 2018.

  1. Spiral1 Win User

    Permissions error on Start Menu folder


    I cannot seem to install any programs that create shortcuts in the Start Menu folder. I get a permissions error as seen here: https://i.imgur.com/ypiTfeq.png

    Permissions error on Start Menu folder [​IMG]

    I have checked the Security tab on the start menu folder itself and all users already have full control checked. Not sure what else to do. There are no other user accounts on the computer other than myself which is an admin account. https://i.imgur.com/kTzBJa3.png

    :)
     
    Spiral1, Jan 29, 2018
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    So this fixed the file write permissions in my own user folder, but it still does not fix the start menu issue, as most programs adding a shortcut to the start menu add it to the "All Users" start menu, which I'm still denied access too. I have even tried
    taking ownership of the "All Users" folder, and the "All Users/Start Menu" folder. Even with ownership, I cannot change the permissions.

    This is absolutely ridiculous by the way. This should not have happened at all.
     
    ChrisRevocateur, Jan 29, 2018
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    Thanks, this helped me.

    Actually in my case it was not a permission issue. I had my pictures the usual pictures folder only, and my user account had the necessary permissions, but still it did not scroll.

    What solved the issue was you second tip: Open 'Photos' application from start menu, go to the 'Folders' menu, 'Choose where to look' and added my folders.
     
    AppuRaja(2), Jan 29, 2018
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  4. Permissions error on Start Menu folder

    Have tried running the setup as a administrator?

    Can you check and see if another user account having the same issue.
     
    FreeBooter, Jan 29, 2018
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  5. lx07 Win User
    You showed screen print of user James but I think (someone will correct me if I'm wrong) that installers don't run under your user profile but rather TrustedInstaller. When you run an installer it will generally ask you (via UAC) to take Administrator privileges (i.e. run as Administrator).

    What do you have for this? If it looks different that could be an issue. Code: Windows PowerShell Copyright (C) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. PS C:\WINDOWS\system32> icacls 'C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs' C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs X201\HaliPermissions error on Start Menu folder :(I)(OI)(CI)(DE,DC) X201\AdministratorPermissions error on Start Menu folder :(I)(OI)(CI)(DE,DC) NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEMPermissions error on Start Menu folder :(I)(OI)(CI)(F) BUILTIN\AdministratorsPermissions error on Start Menu folder :(I)(OI)(CI)(F) BUILTIN\UsersPermissions error on Start Menu folder :(I)(OI)(CI)(RX) EveryonePermissions error on Start Menu folder :(I)(OI)(CI)(RX) Successfully processed 1 files; Failed processing 0 files PS C:\WINDOWS\system32>[/quote]
     
  6. TrustedInstaller.exe is a process of Windows Modules Installer service in Windows 10/8/7/Vista. Its main function is to enable installation, removal and modification of Windows Updates and optional system components.

    Windows Installer (previously known as Microsoft Installer, codename Darwin) is a software component and application programming interface (API) of Microsoft Windows used for the installation, maintenance, and removal of software.
     
    FreeBooter, Jan 29, 2018
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  7. Spiral1 Win User
    Still get the problem on a new user account. I have UAC disabled and running as Admin doesn't help either.

    https://i.imgur.com/aatVwE7.png
     
    Spiral1, Jan 29, 2018
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  8. Permissions error on Start Menu folder

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    FreeBooter, Jan 29, 2018
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  9. lx07 Win User
    Please post either text or pictures in the forum. I don't want to look at imgur for every screen print.


    Permissions error on Start Menu folder [​IMG]


    Anyway it looks like you have been playing with your permissions. You have removed everything except your profile. That was a mistake.

    Look above - SYSTEM, Administrator, Administrators, Users and Everyone need some sort of access. If you don't know how permissions work then don't change them.

    You could add Administrators group I guess - it might work but I'd just backup your data and reinstall - resetting permissions never works.

    Sorry to sound prescriptive but you have broken your install and need to start again.
     
  10. Spiral1 Win User
    This fixed it, thanks.
     
    Spiral1, Apr 5, 2018
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