Windows 10: Windows 10 external hard drive access denied

I have an external backup hard drive that has suddenly started giving "Access denied" error message when I try to open it. However, if i open a CMD window as administrator, I can fully access the external drive and copy or move files as normal. Right now, my plan is to copy alll the data off the external drive through using the CMD window and then reformat the drive inside Disk Manager. Anyone have any suggestions on a better or quicker way to correct the problem?

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Access denied in external hard drive

Access denied in external hard drive in windows 10

 

External Hard Drive Acess Denied on Windows 10

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft community.

We understand your situation, we will assist you.

Method 1:
Check whether the external hard disk is detected in Device Manager, right click on it and click on
Uninstall the drivers. Plug in the external hard drive again so that Windows automatically installs the drivers. Check if the issue persists.
If the issue persists, go to the External hard drive in Windows Explorer, right click on it and select
Properties. Click on the Security tab and then click on
Edit and click on Add and type Everyone
and press enter. Select Everyone from the list and place a check mark in Full control. Press
apply and ok and check if you are able to access the External hard drive.
Method 2:
If you are still unable to access your hard drive, I suggest you to refer to the steps mentioned in the following link and try to take the ownership and check:
"Access Denied" or other errors when accessing or working with files and folders in Windows
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2623670/en-us

Hope this helps, kindly get back to us for further assistance.

 

Need Help Resolving 'Access Denied' Error on External Hard Drive

I am reaching out for assistance with resolving an 'Access Denied' error that I'm experiencing on my external hard drive. I have tried a couple of troubleshooting steps, but the issue persists, and I'm seeking further guidance.

Firstly, I attempted to resolve the problem by running the Error Checking tool, but unfortunately, it did not provide a solution. Then, I decided to reboot into Safe mode on my Windows 11 system. Surprisingly, I was able to access my files without any difficulties while in Safe mode. However, the problem resurfaced when I tried to fix the 'Access Denied' issue and rebooted back into normal mode.

As a further troubleshooting step, I reran the Error Checking tool on the external hard drive, and it reported no problems or errors. This leaves me uncertain about the exact cause of the access denied error.

One solution I have considered is entering Safe mode, copying the data from the external hard drive, and then formatting it. However, I must mention that I do not have any alternative external drives to back up the data.

I kindly request your expertise and advice on how I can successfully resolve the 'Access Denied' error and regain access to my external hard drive. Are there any alternative solutions or steps that I should try?

Thank you very much for your time and assistance. I appreciate any guidance you can provide.