Windows 10: Programs cannot edit/create files under user directory, why?

Discus and support Programs cannot edit/create files under user directory, why? in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I recently did a clean install of Windows. I messed with a bunch of settings. I used powershell to disable some things. I do not remember all the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by secureusername, Feb 15, 2019.

  1. Programs cannot edit/create files under user directory, why?


    I recently did a clean install of Windows. I messed with a bunch of settings. I used powershell to disable some things. I do not remember all the changes and cannot recount them all. I do not know if I messed something up or if something got corrupted or what. When I run games now, they cannot make saves in the my documents folder. For example, Witcher 3 does nothing when I try to save. No file is created. When I run Vortex mod manager, it cannot edit ini files in /Users/.../Documents/My Games/Skyrim/.


    It is getting to the point where most programs are not functional because they are denied permission. I have made sure that the folders have appropriate permissions. My account is an admin. I am using no antivirus. Windows Defender is currently off. I genuinely have no idea what the problem is, and I really need help.

    :)
     
    secureusername, Feb 15, 2019
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    95Viper, Feb 15, 2019
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  3. Drone Win User
    Directory Size Utility

    First of all nice utility, Mindweaver!
    Second of all, it's so nice to see that this section ain't dead.

    I have a few questions/suggestions, maybe you'd want to see ...
    • maybe you rename Get Folder button caption to something more intuitive? Add Folder, Get Folder Size, Check Folder Size or something like that?
    • Could you add subfolder files to the right pane? (it can be a tickbox with include sub dirs)
    • maybe you also add export list to excel?
    • there's delete file button maybe you add delete folder button too?
    • and finally maybe you can add UP button for directories?
     
    Drone, Feb 15, 2019
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  4. Programs cannot edit/create files under user directory, why?

    Directory Size Utility

    New! Directory Size Utility BETA v1.2


    Change Log v1.2
    • Resolved an issue were the "Delete file", "Sort by Size", and "Export file" buttons would run into the "About" button and cause the "Directory Size Utility" to crash.
    • New right click menu("Get folder...", "Open folder") for folder list.
    • New right click menu("Launch file", "Delete file") for file list.
    • Aligned total folder size at the bottom to center the program.
    • Double clicking the file in file list will now launch the file.
    Download here!
     
    Mindweaver, Feb 15, 2019
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