You're being blocked from folders because you don't have the right access rights.
You're being blocked from folders because you don't have the right access rights.
I adjusted the storage settings for my camera app and now can't locate any saved videos or pictures. Some folders on my drives remain inaccessible, and I don't have permission to open them or delete them. Despite keeping my drives organized, it's frustrating not being able to manage files on my own device. This is running Windows 10 Pro x64, 1809 i7 4790k, 4.8GHz, with an ASUS Z97 Deluxe 32GB system with various SSD and HDD configurations.
The folder's owner isn't your account, and based on the permission settings, Windows may refuse access. Usually you can alter ownership to yourself or adjust the permissions.
You can locate the take ownership button in your context menu using a registry file and search online
Using the WindowsApps directory, it belongs to Windows (or a role representing the operating system rather than a specific user). As an administrator, you can modify its ownership (select the option to apply changes to subfolders and files). You can also adjust permissions so you have the ability to remove items. I previously did this after uninstalling Metro-style applications because they don’t delete files outright and tend to retain multiple versions.
I own the computer and my login is the only one on it. That’s what I’m confused about.
Windows has various hidden accounts for behind-the-scenes tasks that are at the same level of access as your account. Similarly with Linux, there's always one other account besides your own: root.