Access denied. Unable to access the folder.

# Quick Fix for "Folder Access Denied - Permission Error": When encountering the "Folder Access Denied. Permission Error," try these quick solutions: 1. **Run as Administrator:** - Right-click on the program or folder you're trying to access and select "Run as administrator." 2. **Change Folder Permissions:** - Open "File Explorer," locate the problematic folder. - Right-click the folder, choose "Properties." - Go to the "Security" tab, click "Edit," then select your user account. - Make sure all options under "Permissions" are checked. If not, click "Add," input "Everyone," and assign the necessary permissions. 3. **Take Ownership:** - In the folder's Properties, on the "Security" tab, click "Advanced." - Under the "Owner" tab, click "Change," enter your username or "Administrators" group, then hit "OK." - Check "Replace owner on subcontainers and objects" and click "Apply" then "OK." 4. **Run Command Prompt as Administrator:** - Press `Win + X` and choose "Command Prompt (Admin)" or "Windows PowerShell (Admin)." - Type in the following commands, replacing `folder_path` with your folder path: ``` takeown /f "folder_path" /r /d y icacls "folder_path" /grant administrators:F /t ``` - Hit `Enter` to execute, granting administrators full control. 5. **Restart Your Computer:** - If none of the above work, try restarting your computer and trying again. Exercise caution to avoid unintentionally changing permissions on important files or folders. If the issue persists, more advanced technical support may be needed.

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# 2. Methods to Resolve "Access is denied to D:\":

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What is the "Access Denied" error in Windows 10/8/7?

It seems that most Windows users have encountered the same issue when trying to open a folder or a specific document, image, or video file. The error message may vary depending on the problem, such as:

• Access to the XXX folder is denied.
• The location is unavailable. D:\ cannot be accessed. Permission denied.
• Permission denied.
• You currently do not have permission to access this folder.

If you're facing such an issue, don't worry. Here, we'll show you some practical methods to resolve permission denied issues for both files/folders and USB or external hard drives.

Question 1: Access to file/folder denied, permission denied

"Lately, I frequently encounter an error when trying to open any folder in File Explorer, stating 'Folder Access Denied.' I can't access, modify, save, or delete files and folders with this error message. How can I resolve these issues and regain normal access and functionality to my files and folders? I'm really worried about losing the contents of these folders."

This folder is currently not accessible.

What can cause "Access is denied" to a file/folder?

• The ownership of the folder has changed.
• You do not have the appropriate permissions.
• The file/folder is encrypted.
• The file/folder is corrupted.
• The user profile is corrupted.

Solution 1: Take ownership of the file or folder

If you can't open files or folders after installing a new version of Windows, the problem might be that your account information has changed, and you no longer have ownership of certain files or folders. You can fix this problem by regaining ownership of those files and folders.

1. Right-click the folder you want to take ownership of, then select “Properties.”

2. Click on "Security" then "Advanced" then "Change." If prompted, enter your administrator password or confirm your action.

3. Type the username of the user to whom you want to transfer ownership, then click “Check Name” and “OK.”

4. If you want this person to own all the files and subfolders within the folder, check the "Replace owner on subcontainers and objects" box. Click "OK" to confirm the changes.

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Solution 2: Check the permissions for the file or folder

You may also be encountering a permissions problem if you don't have proper access. Check the permissions for the file or folder by following these steps:

1. Right-click the file or folder, and then click Properties > Security tab.

2. Under "Groups or Usernames," click your username to see what permissions you have. In order to access a file or folder, you must have "Read" permissions.

To change the permissions for a file or folder, you must be logged in as an administrator. Click “Edit” in the “Group or user names:” section, click your username, check the boxes for the permissions you need, and click “OK.”

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Solution 3: Check if the file or folder is encrypted

Encrypted files or folders can be opened only with a password or a certificate. To tell whether a file or folder is encrypted, follow these steps:

1. Right-click the file or folder, and then click Properties > Advanced on the General tab.

2. If "Encrypt contents to secure data" is checked, you'll need the certificate that was used to encrypt the file or folder in order to open it. Uncheck "Encrypt contents to secure data" to decrypt the file system. To decrypt your files, consult that article.

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Solution 4: Repair damaged files or folders

Files can become corrupted for many reasons, such as a computer crash, repeated save and restore actions, or a power outage. Most corrupted files are not fixable. However, with pictures, you might be able to use a file recovery tool to try to fix a corrupted JPEG.

If the folder is corrupted, you can still use one of the top data recovery software on the market – Data Recovery Wizard, to recover data from specific folder.

Error Message: "Hard disk cannot be accessed. Access is denied."

Apart from the file/folder access denied issue, you may also encounter the Windows 10/8/7 USB flash drive or external hard drive access denied error as shown below. Here are some common error messages.

• Drive is not accessible. The file or directory is corrupted and unreadable.
• Drive is not accessible. The parameter is incorrect.
• Drive is not accessible. The disk structure is corrupted and unreadable.

Regardless of the error message, you can't access the files and folders stored on the drive. Don't worry – try troubleshooting with these methods.

Solution 1: Recover Data from Unreadable Drive

Before fixing the inaccessible hard drive error, you should first recover data from the problematic hard drive to ensure the safety of your data. With the Data Recovery Wizard tool, you can scan your hard drive or partition in three simple steps to find all lost, deleted, hidden, and inaccessible files. It's an ideal file recovery software, especially when you can't access unreadable or inaccessible data files on Windows.

Step 1: Select the folder where you need to scan for lost files

Launch the Data Recovery Wizard. Select “Select Folder” under Location. Click “Browse” to select the location of the lost folder, then click “OK” to scan for lost folders.

Step 2: Look for the lost folder and preview the found files

If you remember the folder name, type it in the search bar to quickly locate the missing file. Then, open the found folder and double-click to preview the scanned files. Alternatively, you can use the "Filter" feature to look for a specific type of file.

Step 3: Recover and save the lost folder

Finally, select the folders and files you need and click “Recover” to choose a new secure location on your computer to save the recovered data.

After you export your data to a USB drive or external hard disk, you can proceed to fix the permission denied issue.

Solution 2: Take ownership of the USB drive or external hard disk

1. Right-click the inaccessible hard drive and select "Properties."

2. Go to the “Security” tab, click “Advanced,” and then click “Edit.” On the “Owner” tab, change ownership to the designated account.

Solution 3: Check and fix disk errors

The "Access is denied" issue might indicate a corrupted file system, disk errors, or damaged or bad sectors. In this case, running CHKDSK can help resolve the problem.

1. Connect an external hard drive, USB flash drive, or memory card to your computer.

2. Type “CMD” in the search box, right-click on it, and select “Run as administrator.”

3. In the Command Prompt window, type chkdsk E: /f /r (where E is the drive letter of the disk displaying the “Access is denied” error).

If you're not fond of using the Command Prompt, you can use CleanGenius, a command-line alternative that can help you fix file system errors on your hard drive with one click.

Step 1: Download the CleanGenius tool on your computer for free.

Step 2: Run the software. Click “Optimize” on the left, and then choose “File Display.”

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Step 3. Go to the "Select Drive" tab and choose the drive with the file system errors. Check the box for "Check and fix file system errors," and click "Perform."

Step 4: Wait for CleanGenius to finish the repair process. When it's done, click Here to view the results.

Abstract

In this article, we discussed two types of "Access Denied" errors: one regarding inability to access a folder and the other referring to an inaccessible drive. In both instances, we outlined the scenarios, causes, and solutions. We hope these remedies prove helpful. Lastly, it's crucial to emphasize that safeguarding data security should always be a top priority. Therefore, before troubleshooting, remember to back up your data using the Data Recovery Wizard tool.