Windows 10: You don’t have permission access to this device. How can I fix this issue?

I connected my phone to my Windows 11 laptop to transfer photos, but when I click on the connected device, it shows, 'You don’t have permission access to this device.' How can I fix this issue?1. Tapped the notification and select **File Transfer** or **Transfer files** MTP mode.2. Used a different USB cable or port to rule out hardware issues.3. Updated USB Drivers on the system.4. In my phone settings in **Developer Options**, enabled **USB debugging**.5. Restarted my phone and laptop to refresh the connection. I have already followed the above troubleshooting steps but nothing's working.

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Issues with accessing playback devices after upgrading to Windows 10

Hi Vohn,

As you are facing issues with accessing the playback device option on your device, do not worry we will help you with this issue.

This issue might have occurred due to corrupted/ outdated audio drivers, try the below troubleshooting steps and check if it helps.

Step 1: I suggest you to run
Hardware and Devices troubleshooter as it checks for common problems and makes sure that any new device or hardware connected to your PC is installed correctly.

• Press Windows key from the keyboard, type
  Troubleshooting and select it.
• Click on view all option on the upper left corner of
  Troubleshooting window.
• Select the Hardware and Device
  options from the list.
• Click Next to run the
  Hardware and Device Troubleshooter.

Step 2: I suggest you to refer to the below Microsoft help article try the troubleshooting steps suggested and check if it helps.

Fix sound problems

Hope it helps. Get back to us with an updated status of this issue for further assistance.

Thank you.

 

You Do Not Have Permission To Access This Device

Thanks for the reply, Wynona.

I have tried this as well in the past, the issue is my removable drives are not accessible at all, and this only adds the take ownership option to files and folders, not drives. I cannot even open removable drives to take ownership of a file or folder inside of it.

Unless there is a step i am missing, still no luck, Thanks for the help, any more suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

When right clicking a file on C:




When right clicking on in-accessible drive:




There are two options because i have tried two different scripts. Removed both, tried the one in suggested in this forum, and have received the same results.

 

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