Windows 10: WINDOWS 10 - PROGRAM DATA FODLER - Administrator rights? How do I set it

Team, Please help


I am trying to change the folder right to administrator full control to do a software install of DNS15 - Dragon 15


I followed the advice given in the relevant topics by changing the security tab option, I have tried the CMD admin trick...always fails to change

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How to set my Program Data settings to default?

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



We understand the permission of the Program data file has been altered.
In order to get clarity and to assist you accordingly, please reply with the answers to the questions below:

• What is the Version and Build of Windows 10 installed on the PC? (Type
  winver in Windows search/Run command)
• What happens when you try to install a program?
• What changes were made to the program data folder?
• Are you installing the program from Microsoft store or CD/DVD or online?

• Are you aware of any changes on the PC prior to this issue?
  

In this scenario, we would suggest you to follow these steps and check.



Fix the permissions of the Packages folder

1. Open File Explorer and navigate to this location:
   C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local
   
2. Now in the Local folder, locate the Packages
   folder.
   
3. Right click on Packages and select
   Properties.
   
4. Click the Security Tab, then click Advanced button and ensure that all the users listed have full control.

Let us know the results. If the issue persists, we will certainly assist you further.



Aditya Roy

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

How to access administrative settings to authorize the download

Hi James,

Welcome and thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

Please provide us the following information:

• Are you logged in using Local account\ Administrator account?

I suggest you to refer to the suggestion by Ravi.Shankar from the following link.

Windows 8 says i need administrator permission to install a driver but i am the adminsistrator

(Note: Steps applies to Windows 10 as well)

Do update us with the above information, we are glad to assist you further.

 

How do i get my user account to administrator account

Hi,

To make the account an administrator account, we recommend the steps below:

• Click Start, then select Settings.
• Select Account, then click Family & other people (or
  Other people, if you're using Windows 10 Enterprise).
• Then, select Change account type.
• Under Account type, select Administrator, then hit
  OK.

Restart your machine and sign in with the new administrator account.

If the the issue still persists, we suggest to create a local user then do
the steps above again.

We look forward to your response.