Windows 10: System error 5 has occurred, Access is denied in Windows 11/10

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This post covers different workarounds you can try if you come across System error 5 has occurred, Access is denied in Windows 11/10. The System Error 5 occurs when you try to execute a command in Command Prompt without having administrative privileges. To be very specific, the problem occurs when you try to execute advanced commands […]

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system error 5 "access denied"

Hi newbylive,

Error 5: Access is Denied prevents you from installing software on your computer and accessing or modifying certain files. However, we would like to know more regarding your concern.
Kindly answer the questions below:

• Where do you see this error message?
• Why are you trying to clean boot your PC?

Here's how to
perform a clean install of Windows 10. From there, you'll see Andre Da Costa's forum article andyou can follow the steps provided.

Also, you can refer to this
related thread and check out the response provided by Yashwanth Kotakuri to resolve the issue with the error that you're getting.

Feel free to let us know if you need anything else.

 

System error 5 has occurred even as admin - (cmd) Windows 10

My system is Windows 10 Pro x64, with the latest updates applied.

When I try to execute any "net" command in cmd (eg: net stop TeamViewer, net users, etc') I get the error "System error 5 has occurred. Access is denied."

I have researched for hours and did every possible solution I saw mentioned anywhere but still no luck.
Here are a few facts:

1. I opened the cmd with admin rights (see screenshot below)
2. I am the sole PC user with full admin rights.
3. This happens even if I disable Windows Firewall.
4. My UAC is disabled and in the registry, EnableLUA is set to 0.
5. Created a new administrator account and tested it there. Same issue.
6. Also in Windows Built-in administrator account, the issue happens.

How can I give myself access to run net commands?

 

Windows will not install programs I download. Error 5: Access denied

Hi Andre,

Please reply to the questions mentioned below in order to assist you in a better way.

• Did you make any changes prior to the issue?
• Are you logged in as the administrator?

An "Access Denied" error message can occur for one or more of the following reasons:

• The folder ownership has changed.
• You do not have the appropriate permissions.
• The file is encrypted.

"Access Denied" or other errors when you access or work with files and folders in Windows


https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2623670

Note: This also applies to Windows 10

Please revert if you still face issues with access denied error.

Thank you.