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You Don’t Currently Have Permission to Access This Folder [Fix]
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Updated onOctober 6, 2023
updated onOctober 6, 2023
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Many users have complained that they encountered the you don’t currently have permission to access this folder issue after upgrading their Windows computer to a newer version.
In this guide, we will cover all the available fixes to resolve the issue right after talking about the potential causes.
What causes theYou don’t currently have permission to access this folderissue on Windows 11? There could be reasons why you don’t have permission to access the folder; some of the common ones are:
How to fix theYou don’t currently have permission to access this folderissue?
Before moving to the actual troubleshooting steps. It would be best if you went through these preliminary checks:
1. Gain complete control
Note:If theEveryoneoption is not present, follow these simple steps to rectify it:
2. Use the Command Prompt
3. Change the ownership settings
4. Authorize a user account
5. Disable the Read-Only option
6. Make changes in Group Policy Editor
So, these are the methods you can follow to fix you don’t currently have permission to access this folder. Try them and let us know what worked in the comments section below.
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Srishti Sisodia
Windows Software Expert
Srishti Sisodia is an electronics engineer and writer with a passion for technology. She has extensive experience exploring the latest technological advancements and sharing her insights through informative blogs.
Her diverse interests bring a unique perspective to her work, and she approaches everything with commitment, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn. That’s why she’s part of Windows Report’s Reviewers team, always willing to share the real-life experience with any software or hardware product. She’s also specialized in Azure, cloud computing, and AI.
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Srishti Sisodia
Windows Software Expert
She is an electronics engineer and writer with a passion for technology. Srishti is specialized in Azure, cloud computing, and AI.
