Windows 10: windows security "the permissions on OS (c:) are incorrectly ordered"

when I try to create a new Directory on C:/

I cannot create or modify users on the C:/




:)

 

How to restore default security permissions for C drive

Hello,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

I understand you concern in this regard.

In Windows, access control lists (ACLs) give you extremely fine control over the ability of users and processes to use resources such as
files and folders. Managing ACLs can be one of the more complicated tasks related to protecting the security of your users’ systems.

Suggest you to try the below mentioned steps and check if it helps.

• 
  Open the properties of the main
  User Profile (I.e. C:\Users\...)
  folder where the files are located (such as Documents, Pictures, etc.). You can open the properties of a particular folder by
  Right-clicking on it and select Properties from context menu.
  
• 
  Go to the Security tab and click
  Advanced.
  
• 
  Check the box at the bottom of this window. It is labeled "Replace all child object permissions with inheritable permissions from this object" and then click
  Ok.
  

This action will replaces the security permission on all the files/subfolders. It’s one-time, so you won’t find that box checked if you peek at it later. Please let us know if it’s working

Do refer the article on
Back Up and Restore NTFS and Share Permissions and see if it helps you.

Warning: Some steps in the article tell you to modify registry. Serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly by using Registry Editor or by using another method. These problems might require that you
reinstall the operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that these problems can be solved. Modify the registry at your own risk.

Keep us posted if you require further assistance.

 

No permissions

Hi,

I would suggest you to right click on the user's folder for your profile and check if the permissions shows as "read only'. If this is the case, it might be causing the issue. In this case, I would suggest you to go to C:\User folder, right click on the
folder with your username and follow these steps:

• Open the properties of the main user profile folder where the files are located (such as Documents, Pictures, etc).
  
• Go to the Security tab and click Advanced.
• Check the box at the bottom of this window. It is labeled "Replace all child object permissions with inheritable permissions from this object" and then click Ok.
  

This does a one-time action that replaces the security on all the files/subfolders. It’s one-time, so you won’t find that box checked if you peek at it later. Try these steps and let us know the results for further assistance.

 

Windows 10 Reset C: Drive Security Permissions

Hello Dean,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

We regret the inconvenience caused to you. We will be glad to assist you with it.

It would be grateful if you can reply to this question in order to assist you further:

• What is the exact issue you are facing?
• What do you mean when you say "Windows 10 Reset C: Drive Security Permissions"?
• Are you referring to System restore or Reset your PC?
• What do you mean when you say "set the C: drive back to the original security settings"?

Reply with the necessary information to help you troubleshoot the issue. I will be glad to assist you.

Thank you.