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  1. DEREKFARRIS
    DerekFarris Win User

    Windows 10 - Don't have permissions to install in Program Files, but I'm the sole...


    Hi,


    I've had this problem over the years with Windows. I just re-installed Windows 10, and it won't let me install anything into Program Files. It says I need to be an administrator, but I AM the administrator, which is shown in User Accounts. How can I have permission to use my own PC at this point?

    :)
     
    DerekFarris, Jan 17, 2021
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  2. TOMMYGUNN
    Tommygunn Win User

    Partitioning Program Files/Program Files(x86) from Windows 10 install?

    In the coming week I will be installing Windows 10 Home on my new computer. I will be using an SSD and an HDD, the SSD for the OS, programs and games and the HDD for photos, music and all the other slow stuff.
    So, my question. In case the OS were to ever get corrupted, or I had to reinstall the OS for any other reason, is it possible to have the SSD set up as follows; Partition 1 - OS, Partition 2 - Program Files/Program Files((x86) plus other associated folders/files) and Partition 3 for my games, so that any re-install does not wipe out my already installed programs?

    I had no problem doing this in with my XP desktop(OS in C and Progs in D, although not perfect, but was never able to do it with Windows 7.

    Can it be done?

    Tom.
     
    Tommygunn, Jan 17, 2021
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  3. CDAWALL
    cdawall Win User
    Windows 10 permissions...

    Ok so I feel officially dumb I am trying to copy my steam library to my NAS. Both are on windows 10 pro and both have full control in the file manager. Neither windows nor fast copy will allow me to copy, both list a permissions error? This was never an issue with windows 7...so first off thank you microsoft god forbid I want to back up my data, second off what the heck do I need to do to make this work. All I could fine online was to set full control and that obviously didn't help.

    Also robocopy doesn't apparently work with network locations?
     
    cdawall, Jan 17, 2021
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  4. LOUHOANG
    louhoang Win User

    Windows 10 - Don't have permissions to install in Program Files, but I'm the sole...

    File permissions to delete file

    You can try the steps below

    1. Right click the file to that you don’t have permission to access. Vlick Properties.
    2. Go to Security tab and select Edit.
    3. Select Add button
    4. Type Everyone then select Check Names. Click OK to save changes.
    5. you will be back in the previous window, under Group or users names, choose Everyone then check mark Full control.
    you can refer more: Fix: You dont currently have permission to access this folder in Windows 10
     
    louhoang, Jan 17, 2021
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