You don't currently have permission to access this folder
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Hi,
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From the issue description, I understand that you are getting error “You don't currently have permission to access this folder” while access a folder in Windows 8.
I will certainly help you with this issue.
Let’s give permission to the folder and check if that helps. Follow these steps to give permissions to the drive.
a) Right-click on the folder which you’re unable to access and select Properties.
b) Click on ‘Security’ tab and under ‘Group or user names’ click on ‘Edit’.
c) Click on ‘Add’ and type ‘everyone’.
d) Click on ‘Check names’ and then click ‘OK’.
e) Select ‘everyone’ and under ‘Allow’ select ‘Full control’ and click on ‘Apply’ and Click ‘Ok’.
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Nirmal:
Thank you for your quick reply.
I've attempted to use the TAKEOWN /F <directory> command, and I receive this response:
"ERROR: The current logged on user does not have ownership privileges on the file <or folder>"
Let me know if there is anything else I can do.
I've tried everything mentioned in the above reference, and now your recommendation.
I (obviously) have administrative rights on my new machine, and, know the administrator password for my former machine files that are housed on the enclosure drive.
Any further help would be greatly appreciated.
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UPDATE
After some snooping around, I was able to fix the issue using the following command at the root level (using an elevated command prompt):
TAKEOWN /F <DIRECTORY> /R /D Y
Thank you for your time and patience, it definitely pointed me in the right direction!
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Last updated December 27, 2023 Views 253,662 Applies to: