Windows 10: Still struggling with the "Need Administrator Permission" to delete files on my own computer

Discus and support Still struggling with the "Need Administrator Permission" to delete files on my own computer in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I have tried to delete files from my computer that I put there. I get a box saying I need administrator permission, but this is my own personal... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by LisaMathis, Sep 6, 2022.

  1. LISAMATHIS
    LisaMathis Win User

    Still struggling with the "Need Administrator Permission" to delete files on my own computer


    I have tried to delete files from my computer that I put there. I get a box saying I need administrator permission, but this is my own personal computer. I have found others that have had the same problem, but the steps don't make sense with the windows program that I have now in september 2022 for windows 11. Any updated steps for how to get administrator permission on my own computer, or to at least remove this administrator permission requirement? Thanks,Lisa

    :)
     
    LisaMathis, Sep 6, 2022
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  2. WILD CHILD
    Wild Child Win User

    Deleting a file that requires permission from Administrator

    I'm trying to delete a file that keeps telling me I need permission to perform this action. I require permission from Administrators to make changes to this file.

    Now if I look under User Accounts on the control panel there is only ONE account listed: mine as administrator.

    However, under the properies window for the file there are three:

    SYSTEM

    Administrators (DJ Hernandez\Administrators)

    Users (DJ Hernandez\Users)

    The first two are listed as Full control on the Permissions tab of the Advanced Security Settings for the file. The Users is listed as Read. All three under Inherited From have C:\Program Data\Avg\Antivirus\

    Is there any way that will allow me to get rid of this file? This belongs to a program that I have deleted using the Control Panel but it still shows up in the program listing under Programs and Features of the Control Panel.
     
    Wild Child, Sep 6, 2022
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  3. SCOKA
    Scoka Win User
    File permissions to delete file

    I am trying this, but it's taking a very long time.
     
    Scoka, Sep 6, 2022
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  4. HYDRATE
    Hydrate Win User

    Still struggling with the "Need Administrator Permission" to delete files on my own computer

    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:



    Still struggling with the "Need Administrator Permission" to delete files on my own computer 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, Sep 6, 2022
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