

Method 2: Reset Permissions Using the Reset Utility Restart your computer. The Access Denied error no longer appears. This time round, the Apply button will be active after your first action on step 5 while editing Administrator rights.Ĭlick OK and exit all windows. Repeat the steps above from number 5 to number 7 (don’t forget we are focusing on ”users” now, not “Administrators”). In the initial window now click on “Users” and then edit. Hit “retry” just to confirm and if you still get the error now click on “continue”. NOTE: Sometimes during the scan you may still encounter the “Access Denied” error. Click OK after it is complete, but do not exit the first window. The scan should take a minute at the very most. A scan immediately starts, with folders being swiftly analyzed by the system. On the opposite side, all the boxes under “Deny” become unchecked.Ĭlick on “ Apply”. However, you need to uncheck the deny option. (make sure, it doesn’t stay checked).Ĭheck the topmost box in the “Allow” You’ll notice that all the boxes become checked as well in the exception of the last one at the bottom. The “Apply” button will instantly become active. Check any box on the “deny” side of options. Once more, select the Administrators Here, don’t worry if you get the “ Apply” button grey and inactive. Navigate to the “ Security” tab and click on it as well.įrom under “ Group or Usernames” choose Administrators, should be Your-UserorPC-Name\Administrators Right click on the blocked drive or the folder and then click on the “ Properties” option.
