Users reported You have been denied permission to access this folder message, and today we’re going to show you how to fix it.

What can I do if I don’t have permission to access this folder?

1. Change the ownership of the folder

As we already mentioned, many folders are protected by Windows, and you can’t access them without certain privileges. However, by changing the folder ownership, you can fix You have been denied permission to access this folder message. After taking ownership of the folder, you should be able to access it without any problems.

2. Modify your registry

Modifying the registry can be risky, so before you make any changes, we advise you to back up your registry just in case. If you’re getting You have been denied permission to access this folder message, you can fix it by changing the ownership of that folder using your registry.

3. Use TakeOwnershipEx

Unlike the previous solution, this one offers a way to restore ownership, which can be useful if trying to access any system file. If you’re not comfortable modifying your registry and want to use a third-party tool to fix You have been denied permission to access this folder message. Feel free to use this simple tool.

4. Close Shared Folder Sessions

Several users reported that you have been denied permission to access this folder issue occurs even after changing ownership settings. If that’s the case, you might have to close Shared Folder Sessions.

5. Try using a different explorer application

If you’re getting You have been denied permission to access this folder message, you might want to try using a different explorer application. File Explorer is the default application for file access in Windows 10. However, it is not free from issues like frequent crashes and the inability to open some folders. Hence, we suggest that you download Q-Dir. Simply download and run this portable application and try accessing the folder using this tool.

6. Copy the folder to a different location

You can try a simple workaround if you can’t access a folder because you have been denied permission to access this folder message. According to users, you can copy the folder to a different location and try it access it from there. This might not be the best solution, but it works according to users, so try it out.

7. Use Command Prompt to access files

You have been denied permission to access this folder message can prevent you from accessing certain folders, but there’s a way to circumvent this issue. According to users, you can access any folder on your PC simply by using Command Prompt as administrator. You only need to press the Windows key, type cmd and select the Run as administrator option under Command Prompt. After Command Prompt starts, you can access and copy files from the problematic folder.

8. Create a new group and add your user account to it

According to some users, they fixed you have been denied permission to access this folder issue simply by creating a new group and giving ownership of the folder to the new group. After creating a new group, you need to change the ownership of the problematic folder. You can do that simply by following the steps from Solution 1. Remember that you need to enter the group’s name while changing the ownership instead of your username. In addition, if you see Replace all existing inheritable permissions on all descendants with inheritable permissions from this object option while changing the ownership, be sure to select it.

Fix – You have been denied permission to access this folder USB

1. Connect your USB flash drive to a different PC

Many users reported that they are getting You have been denied permission to access this folder message while trying to access certain folders on removable storage. If you have the same problem, we advise you to connect the problematic USB flash drive to a different PC. After that, create a copy of the problematic folder and delete the original. Rename the copy, and connect the flash drive back to your PC. After doing that, the issue will be resolved, and you should be able to access that folder.

2. Use xcopy command

If you can’t access a folder on your USB flash drive due to this error, we suggest that you try using the xcopy command. This is a bit advanced process, so before you can perform it, we advise you to research and learn how to use xcopy command. SPONSORED In addition, you’ll need to use this command from Command Prompt. We already explained how to start Command Prompt as an administrator in one of our previous solutions, so be sure to check it out.

3. Uninstall the USB driver

According to users, they fixed You have been denied permission to access this folder message simply by uninstalling their USB device driver. Now you need to connect your USB flash drive to a different port on your PC. After doing that, Windows 10 will automatically install the necessary drivers, and the issue will be fixed.

4. Make sure that you’re authenticated

Users reported You have been denied permission to access this folder message on certain HP computers. According to them, they cannot access their USB flash drive until they are properly authenticated. To do that, you need to click the HP icon in the lower right corner and follow the authentication process. This is a security measure on some HP computers, and if you own an HP PC, we advise you to try this solution.

5. Change the security settings

If you’re having this issue on your HP computer, you might be able to solve it by changing the security settings. This fixed You have been denied permission to access this folder message for some users on their HP computers. So, you might want to try this solution out.

6. Uninstall HP software

The HP software can often interfere with your USB flash drive and prevent you from accessing it. If you’re getting You have been denied permission to access this folder message on your HP computer, you can solve it by removing HP software.

7. Change the ownership of the drive

You have been denied permission to access this folder is an ownership issue, and in most cases, you can fix it by changing the ownership. If you have this problem with your USB flash drive, we advise you to change the drive owner. To do that, right-click your USB flash drive and choose Properties. Now go to the Security tab and follow the steps from the first solution in this article. After taking ownership of the desired drive, the issue should be resolved.

8. Use Partition Wizard software

According to users, you can fix You have been denied permission to access this folder message simply by running Partition Wizard software. You need to run this software and let it scan your USB flash drive. After doing that, close the application, and you should be able to access the USB drive without any problems.

Fix – You have been denied permission to access this folder no Security tab

1. Connect your drive to a different PC

You might need to change your security permissions if you have a problem accessing certain folders due to the You have been denied permission to access this folder message. We already explained how to do that in our previous solutions. However, some users reported missing the Security tab on their PC. This is an unusual problem, and if you have this issue, you might have to remove your hard drive or removable storage and connect it to a different PC. After doing that, you should be able to access the files and make the necessary changes. This is a workaround, but if you need to access your files urgently, try it out.

2. Use Command Prompt

Since You have been denied permission to access this folder message requires you to change your security permissions, you need to use the Settings tab. Unfortunately, several users reported that this tab is missing on their PC. However, this doesn’t have to be a major problem since you can take ownership of the folder from Command Prompt.

3. Change Group Policy settings

If you can’t find Settings tab in Properties window, you might have to change Group Policy settings. This is a simple procedure. After making the changes, the Security tab will become available and you should be able to access it and change the folder ownership. You have been denied permission to access this folder message usually appears if you don’t have the necessary privileges to access a specific folder. In most cases, you can fix this problem simply by changing the ownership of the folder or by removing the problematic apps. If you are facing a similar issue in you don’t have permission to open this file on Windows 10, check our detailed guide to fix it. Feel free to let us know the solution that helped you fix this issue in the comments below.

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