Windows 10: You do not have permission to save in this location

Discus and support You do not have permission to save in this location in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; Hi guys, i recently upgraded from windows 8 to windows 10. i am trying to save a power point slide to a new folder i created in my documents folder. I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by phillipgordon, Aug 3, 2015.

  1. You do not have permission to save in this location


    Hi guys, i recently upgraded from windows 8 to windows 10. i am trying to save a power point slide to a new folder i created in my documents folder. I get the message saying that i do have permission to save in this location,contact the administrator for permission?? can somebody help me out with this?? thank you..*Sad

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    phillipgordon, Aug 3, 2015
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  2. Taffy087 Win User

    "You don't have permission to save in this location" when trying to save to Microsoft Works

    thanks for this.
     
    Taffy087, Aug 3, 2015
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  3. "You don't have permission to save in this location" when trying to save to Microsoft Works

    > how do I find the answers to my questions?

    Clicking on your blue profile name

    gee-jay1

    brings you to your profile page where all of your threads are listed.

    More info (slightly outdated) here:
    FAQ
     
    Jsssssssss, Aug 3, 2015
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  4. letmein Win User

    You do not have permission to save in this location

    letmein, Aug 3, 2015
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  5. phillipgordon, Aug 3, 2015
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  6. letmein Win User
    I didn't do anything but direct you to the answer, but your welcome. *Thumbs
     
    letmein, Aug 3, 2015
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  7. akareload Win User
    1. Right click an affected folder.
    2. Click Properties.
    3. Click the Security tab
    4. Click the "Advanced" button.
    5. Click "Change" next to Owner.
    6. Type your username, click the "Check Names" button, then click OK.
    7. Check "Replace owner on subcontainers and objects" under the owner's name.
    8. Click OK again. If you get a message saying "Do you want to replace the directory permissions with permissions granting you full control?", click "Yes" and you're done.
    9. Click the "Edit" button.
    10. Click on your username from the list.
    11. Check "Full control" underneath it.
    12. Click OK.
    13. Click OK again.

    Repeat with all of the problematic folders.
     
    akareload, Aug 13, 2015
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  8. Jhancoc Win User

    You do not have permission to save in this location

     
    Jhancoc, Aug 31, 2015
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  9. RDH
    RDH Win User
     
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You do not have permission to save in this location

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