Windows 10: Permissions to move/delete files

Discus and support Permissions to move/delete files in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I am logged in as administrator on my computer, but when I need to move or delete folders/files it says I need administrator permission and does... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by KayeChristian, Apr 17, 2021.

  1. KAYECHRISTIAN
    KayeChristian Win User

    Permissions to move/delete files


    I am logged in as administrator on my computer, but when I need to move or delete folders/files it says I need administrator permission and does nothing. Also two other messages when I try to do something with a file/folder: 1 the item is no longer located in C: 2 the item is open and needs to be closed. I am getting these three messages at different times when I try to do anything with files or folders. Help please.

    :)
     
    KayeChristian, Apr 17, 2021
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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, Apr 17, 2021
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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:



    Permissions to move/delete 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, Apr 17, 2021
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  4. 95VIPER
    95Viper Win User

    Permissions to move/delete files

    95Viper, Apr 17, 2021
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