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So i was googling to fix this problem, seen a post here that is still unresolved and I just wanted to post some additional info regarding the problem, maybe we can fix it Facts: Screenshot of Error: When error pop up? If anyone want additional info I would be glad to provide, please help me sort this out, else I would have to do a clean setup and format my drive, so curious to fix it though! Thanks everyone Mar 31, 2010 23,983 296 67,390 1,904
I probably use that route to a problem at least twice a week and have never known a system where the System Administrator account is password protected so I'm afraid I'm out of ideas. How did the taking ownershp go? It's a right click on the filename, then Properties>Security tab>Advanced button>Owner. May 23, 2012 8,433
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can you take ownership of the file?
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can you take ownership of the file? When you say take ownership? but no luck, i get an error when i hit APPLY and i just cancel it Mar 31, 2010 23,983 296 67,390 1,904
Go into c:\windows\system32 and scroll down to the file cmd.exe then right click it. Choose RunAs Administrator then when the Command form pops up, at the prompt, type Sign out and log in as Administrator and you will have sufficient permissions to delete the file or to take ownership of it. Dec 5, 2010 33 0 18,540 2
Go into c:\windows\system32 and scroll down to the file cmd.exe then right click it. Choose RunAs Administrator then when the Command form pops up, at the prompt, type Sign out and log in as Administrator and you will have sufficient permissions to delete the file or to take ownership of it. Hey there, thanks for the answer, i added the command in cmd as admin and it said the command was done properly But my computer has no Sign Out button, only Sleep, Shut Down and Restart as i am single user what should i do in this case? Mar 31, 2010 23,983 296 67,390 1,904
Restart should do it. It's had enough time to realise it should put up two log in options.
Go into c:\windows\system32 and scroll down to the file cmd.exe then right click it. Choose RunAs Administrator then when the Command form pops up, at the prompt, type Sign out and log in as Administrator and you will have sufficient permissions to delete the file or to take ownership of it. Hey there, thanks for the answer, i added the command in cmd as admin and it said the command was done properly But my computer has no Sign Out button, only Sleep, Shut Down and Restart as i am single user what should i do in this case? When you click on "Start", click on your profile picture (the 2nd up above the power symbol). That will give you the option to sign out. Dec 5, 2010 33 0 18,540 2
Restart should do it. It's had enough time to realise it should put up two log in options. Go into c:\windows\system32 and scroll down to the file cmd.exe then right click it. Choose RunAs Administrator then when the Command form pops up, at the prompt, type Sign out and log in as Administrator and you will have sufficient permissions to delete the file or to take ownership of it. Hey there, thanks for the answer, i added the command in cmd as admin and it said the command was done properly But my computer has no Sign Out button, only Sleep, Shut Down and Restart as i am single user what should i do in this case? When you click on "Start", click on your profile picture (the 2nd
up above the power symbol). That will give you the option to sign out. Indeed there is an option on my profile portrait, never noticed it! Thanks! Will try now
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Go into c:\windows\system32 and scroll down to the file cmd.exe then right click it. Choose RunAs Administrator then when the Command form pops up, at the prompt, type Sign out and log in as Administrator and you will have sufficient permissions to delete the file or to take ownership of it. It says it has password and I can't log in ...
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I removed the password from User Accounts now, but, i don't want to be having a 2nd user, is there any way to be only 1 active admin? I want 1 account Mar 31, 2010 23,983 296 67,390 1,904
I probably use that route to a problem at least twice a week and have never known a system where the System Administrator account is password protected so I'm afraid I'm out of ideas. How did the taking ownershp go? It's a right click on the filename, then Properties>Security tab>Advanced button>Owner. Dec 5, 2010 33 0 18,540 2
I probably use that route to a problem at least twice a week and have never known a system where the System Administrator account is password protected so I'm afraid I'm out of ideas. How did the taking ownershp go? It's a right click on the filename, then Properties>Security tab>Advanced button>Owner. It's ok i removed the
password because i was admin on my current user anyway, but i really did not want to set up a new account, i tried to go to the properties of C and on the security tab everyone had FULL CONTROL so i don't see any reason to create this new user, i will be removing it i guess, let me see if i sorted the problem though
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I'll be using the "net user Administrator /active:no" command now i guess, but one thing that bugs me is how come the PC has another hidden administrator user without an option to delete it and just disable it temporarily while my user who is the only user and admin can be deleted... Dec 5, 2010 33 0 18,540 2
Still haven't sorted the issue, open to other opinions aswell!
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It seems I have found the solution, source: click here Here is how I solved my issue - I also see that the folder ownership can be changed to "everyone" - I haven't tried changing all my folder owners to this, but doing so might eliminate this issue altogether if the drive is moved to a different computer. Mar 31, 2010 23,983 296 67,390 1,904
Well researched and sorted. By the by, the built-in System Administrator is not a User Account but it does come with Permissions and facilities we mere mortals don't have. Yes, the /active:no is the off switch. Nov 23, 2004 19,626 4 74,965 2,281
The admin separation(only elevating users when required) has been a thing on Windows for a while(I think since Vista). It is a feature to limit damage when a user runs something they should not(this was a source of MANY XP system infections with malware and other unwanted junk). While XP had the ability to have users with less permissions, no one used it. I am not going to argue
if it is good or bad. It just is what it is. For users who do not want to change the folder permissions, any program running as admin can edit and save. You can hit start and search for notepad. When it shows up, hold right Ctrl + Shift and hit Enter. You will get a UAC prompt about running it in admin. Say Yes You can also right click any program and select Run as Administrator. These elevated permission programs will be able to write in most, but not all folders. Dec 5, 2010 33 0 18,540 2
Thanks for the heads up guys
How do you fix you dont have permission to open this file?a) Right-click on the file 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'.
How do I get permission to open files?Get permission to open a file
Open the file. On the "You need permission" page, click Request access. The owner of the file will get an email asking for approval. After they approve your request, you'll get an email.
Why does excel say I don't have permission to open?The most frequent cause of this error happens when the permissions for the user or administrator is configured incorrectly or not configured at all.
How do you fix You do not have permission to open this file Mac?If you need permission to open an item on Mac. On your Mac, select the item, then choose File > Get Info, or press Command-I.. Click the arrow next to Sharing & Permissions to expand the section.. Click the pop-up menu next to your user name to see the permissions settings.. |