Trying to delete a folder. MSG "you need to provide administrator permission to delete this folder.

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• does that mean "you need to provide administrator permission to copy this file".

  I'm moving my D drive an exe file to the root of my C drive, and what I get is "That you will need to provide permission administrator to copy this file"does that mean? I check the file by right click on the file and clicking on properties and permission checking. the permissions are good. what I have to do. I am using windows 7 Home premium 64-bit.
  

  Hello

  If you are logged on as administrator?

  I suggest you give permission to folders and files and check if the problem persists:

  a. right click on the file or folder for which you want to set permissions, click Propertiesand then click the Security tab.

  b. click Advanced to open the Advanced security settings for dialog box.

  c. click on the owner tab, click Edit. If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type your password or click continue.

  d. in the new Advanced security settings for the change in ownership ofbox: field, select your user name and verify the replace the owner of sub containers and objects. Click OK, repeat for the other boxes. (If your username is not click other users or groups to add your account).

  For your reference, follow the steps described in the following links:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/what-to-know-before-applying-permissions-to-a-file-or-folder

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/how-do-I-open-a-file-if-I-get-an-access-denied-message

• "You need give the administrator permission to move this folder.

  So I recently downloaded a video file, which is currently sitting in my downloads folder. No matter when I try to move it to my documents, it says that I have to give the administrator permission to move the folder. Then it gives me the opportunity to continue, to jump or cancellation. When I hit continue, it will give me a pop-up that says that Windows needs my permission to run the program. I give him my permission, and then another pop up window will go up tells me access denied. If I hit try again, he fails again.

  My account is the only account on this computer and I am also the Director, because there was no way for me to not be, and he also says that I am when I look at my account information. But whenever I try to give him permission to continue, it tells me that I need administrator permission to continue.

  Also, this isn't the first time that I denied access to my own files even as administrator, after I tried to give the administrator permission to access. Is there something special I need to do as an administrator to actually have the ability to give permission?

  This is probably a permissions or ownership issue sust.  Right-click on the folder and click Properties and add you as a user authorized in its own right.  Go to advanced and do the same thing on this scren as well.  Then go into the property tab and take over the case.  If this does not work, you may need to do the same for the parent folder as well (and maybe it's the parent).  Finally, you should be able to access and move the folder.

  Here are a few guidelines and procedures dealing with permissions and ownership that can help:

  To view your permissions, right-click on the file/folder, click Properties, and check the Security tab.  Check the permissions you have by clicking on your user name (or group of users).  Here are the types of permissions, you may have: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/What-are-permissions.  You must be an administrator or owner to change the permissions (and sometimes, being an administrator or even an owner is not sufficient - there are ways to block access (even if a smart administrator knows these ways and can move them - but usually should not because they did not have access, usually for a very good reason).)  Here's how to change the permissions of folder under Vista: http://www.online-tech-tips.com/windows-vista/set-file-folder-permissions-vista/.  To add take and the issuance of right of permissions and ownership in the right click menu (which will make it faster to get once it is configured), see the following article: http://www.mydigitallife.info/2009/05/21/take-and-grant-full-control-permissions-and-ownership-in-windows-7-or-vista-right-click-menu/.

  To resolve this problem with folders, appropriating the files or the drive (as an administrator) and give you all the rights.  Right-click on the folder/drive, click Properties, click the Security tab and click on advanced and then click the owner tab.  Click on edit, and then click the name of the person you want to give to the property (you may need to add if it is not there--or maybe yourself). If you want that it applies to subfolders and files in this folder/drive, then check the box to replace the owner of subcontainers and objects, and click OK.  Back and now there is a new owner for files and folders/player who can change the required permissions.  Here is more information on the ownership of a file or a folder: http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/67717-take-ownership-file.html.  To add take ownership in the menu of the right click (which will make it faster to get once it is configured), see the following article: http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/add-take-ownership-to-explorer-right-click-menu-in-vista/.

  I hope this helps.

  Good luck!

  Lorien - MCSA/MCSE/network + / has + - if this post solves your problem, please click the 'Mark as answer' or 'Useful' button at the top of this message. Marking a post as answer, or relatively useful, you help others find the answer more quickly.

• "You need give the administrator permission to delete this folder?"

  Windows 7. My PC user account shows I am administrator, but it is impossible to delete some files.  Get the message: "' you need give the administrator permission to delete this folder.

  Yes, it is in the free version.  It is in the 'Tools' tab to the right part of the screen.  For best results, you should also get "rkill" (you should never download from bleepingcomputer.com - and ABSOLUTELY no PART ELSEWHERE), which is good to put an end to all background processes that prevent you to delete unwanted files and folders.

• You will need to provide administrator permission to change these attributes

  I am an administrator, I'm doing a completely read/write folder, but I get "you need give the administrator permission to change these attributes.

  The folder is c:\program files\ and then some void / folders for a Microsoft product.

  I have "Everyone" in the security with total control tab and it still does not work.

  I need to make the file read/write

  Thank you

  You have to disable UAC (User Access Control) temporarily to that of such changes. Then, you may find that the changes do not affect the access to these folders because access is controlled by the UAC. Have a look here for more details on UAC: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/951016/

• you need give the administrator permission to copy

  New windows 7 Home Edition premium install on hard drive formatted, i7-2600 12 g RAM

  trying to copy/save other readers on the system, I get the error
  you will need to provide administrator permission to copy, save, etc. this file
  I'm going to properties\security to the drive, make sure that my user (the only user of the system) as a "full" permissions -same error.
  I go to properties\security\advanced\owner and change myself to the owner of the car - same error.
  Any other ideas?

  Hello

  Refer to the suggestions suggested by Vijay B clicking on the http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-security/how-to-restore-default-security-permissions/ab58f918-da72-42c0-ba71-161d52b73d46link. If after completing the steps question persists, an update accordingly and we will help you to solve.

• I need to delete a folder, but when I try a response arrives "that you will need to provide administrator permission to delete this folder.

  I would like to delete a folder and files mainly iTunes but I continue receives the following message "you need give permission to the administrator" I tried everything and can not get the deleted folder. David email address * address email is removed from the privacy *. Help, please

  You can open the administrator command prompt

  You can try the following steps if you have administrative privelages.

  Open cmd.exe as an administrator (right click on cmd.exe and run as administrator)

  Navigate to the directory where the file exists for example... (Type cd C:\Documents\iTunes in the command prompt)

  Delete the folder iTunes, ex, iTunesFolder is the folder to delete (type: rmdir iTunesFolder and press ENTER.)

  Your iTunes folder is deleted.

• You need permission to perform this action. You need PCNAME PC\USERNAME permission to make changes to this file

  problem change a file, it says

  1. "You must be authorized to perform this action. You need PCNAME PC\USERNAME permission to make changes to this file.

  I am the administrator, but I still do not have access.

  You may need to take possession of your file - see here:
  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/w7network/thread/24bdf172-2DBC-43b8-995d-a99b6a81413c/

• Unable to save the files to the desktop, the error msg says I don't have permission to do this and to cantact admin but I m user having admin status.

  IN WINDOWS 7, cannot save the files to the desktop, the error msg says I don't have permission to do this and to cantact admin but I m user having admin status. ALL SUGGESTED SOLUTUTION? THE FILE in question is created with ms word 2007. I can record on other places lik e in drive D: etc.

  I could open your Explorer of files and go to C:\Users\Vanbee (or any folder of your user name), then right click on the folder on the desktop it there and go to properties.  On the Security tab, make sure that you have a full control on the folder.

• Problem of Activation of Vista, error msg: you need to activate this version of Windows.

  Original title: Activation of Vista problem...

  I have a version legally obtained from Microsoft Vista that I've been running on my laptop. Recently I had a few problems with the battery and have decided to withdraw from the laptop before complete failure and virtualize on another machine. While I've been running the virtual machine for some time without problem, I recently ran in the form of horse "activate this version of Windows. My attempts to authenticate my version of Vista were not successful and clicking on the 'buy a new online product key' send me a useless part of Windows 8 to the Microsoft site. Interestingly, I was able to authenticate my copy of Microsoft Office on the virtual machine.

  I have IMPOSSIBLE upgrade to Windows 7 or 8, and must be able to continue to run Vista (or XP/ME/98) with some mission critical internal software. I'm happy to buy another license for Vista, however, it seems impossible. Without the ability to replace the laptop battery, upgraded the laptop or upgrade of the software to work with Windows 7/8, I have to find a way to authenticate this license of Vista in the virtual environment.
  Please, Please help. I don't want to have an "unauthorized" copying of Windows on my machine.
  Kind regards
  Matthew.
  P.S. I already have a copy of Windows 7 running and a large part of mission critical functionality is broken under this version of Windows.

  Thanks Noel.

  I did a little more digging into the problem following your advice and that of the original notebook computer manufacturer. It seems that the copy of Vista that I was sold with the laptop is an edition OEM who cannot be virtualized in this way, and therefore the problem with activation.
  So it seems that I have two choices, (1) try and find a replacement laptop that comes with Vista (unlikely) or (2) buy another copy of Vista (full version this time) through Microsoft (if possible).
  The only other option after that must pay my original developers an extreme amount for re - write the software for a Mac/PC/Tablet platform to date. I know that I'll need to do afterwards, because of the nature of something to do with computers (i.e. nothing left hard or constant for decades), but as with any business, I can't keep bleeding of money on perpetual upgrades. This is especially true when the only reason for the upgrade seems to be that the software is ' is no longer supported "rather than because it no longer meets our needs.
  Once again, many Christmas thanks for your help anyway. Do you by chance know if there is a way to buy a new key license through Microsoft?
  Kind regards
  Matthew.

• When trying to install Windows 7 error you need 512 MB of RAM

  I WANT TO INSTALL WINDOWS 7 IN MY WINDOWS XP LAPTOP AND WHEN I START THE INSTALLATION IT COMES UP WITH "YOU HAVE ONLY 212 MB OF RAM INSTALLATION NEEDES 512 MB OF RAM' THEN OUTPUTS IT HOW CAN I ERASE THE RAM PLEASE HELP"

  WHAT SHOULD I DO?

  Hear you disk space or memory?

  If its space of hard drive, then you will need to uninstall some programs, backup personal files to an external hard drive or blank DVDs and then perform a custom installation.

  Since you will have to do a custom Setup, I recommend that you only use Windows Easy Transfer to save your data, then boot from the WIndows 7 DVD and do a custom installation.

  The upgrade to Windows XP?

  Please read these instructions carefully and completely before you begin installing Windows 7: there are important steps that you must follow to upgrade your PC from Windows XP to Windows 7 in order to preserve your files and settings.

  Before you begin, you'll need to backup all your data to an external storage device, and you will need all the installation discs for the programs that you want to keep. Please make sure that you have an external hard drive (see details below).

   

  More detailed instructions are available at windows.microsoft.com/upgrade-windows-xp. Here are the basic steps.

  1. start Windows Upgrade Advisor (windows.microsoft.com/upgradeadvisor) to see if there are known issues that may affect the installation and the question of whether you should install the version of 32 or 64 bit Windows 7.

  2 back up your files and settings on an external hard drive using Windows Easy Transfer (windows.microsoft.com/windows-easy-transfer). If you do not have an external hard drive, you will not be able to use Windows Easy Transfer. Alternatively, you can copy the files you want to keep on a USB stick, CD or DVD.

  3. you will need to manually reinstall your programs, such as Microsoft Office, after I installed Windows 7. Gather the installation for your programs and all partner/license product key discs. You may be able to download programs from the Internet. For example, Windows Live Messenger can be installed from the download.live.com/messenger.

  4. Insert the Windows 7 DVD in your PC. When asked "which type of installation you want. Click on "Custom (advanced)."

  5. when Windows 7 is installed, use Windows Easy Transfer to restore your files and settings.

  If you are not comfortable Windows 7 installation, check with a local retail or the services of the PC company store to see if they offer upgrade services.

  http://www.notebooks.com/2009/10/13/WinXP-to-Win7/

  If his memory, you must have a minimum of 1 GB of RAM to be able to install Windows 7 32 bit.

• External device problem - "YOU NEED of PERMISSION to PERFORM THIS ADMINISTRATIVE TASK" & after I click 'YES' it says "DESTINATION FOLDER ACCESS IS DENIED."

  Original title: external device problem

  Whenever I connect any external devices like pen drive & sdcard, I can't write anything in them, that they are not protected in writing! But I can copy things from them, but I can not cut & paste anything on their part in my system. I can only copy & paste. Whenever I try to write anything he says 'YOU NEED of PERMISSION to PERFORM THIS ADMINISTRATIVE TASK' & after I click 'YES' it says "DESTINATION FOLDER ACCESS IS DENIED." When I tried to format these devices, he says "YOU do not HAVE ENOUGH PERMISSION to PERFORM THIS OPERATION".

  Please help me!

  Sriram salvation,

  Have you tried the suggestions in the previous answer?

  I suggest you to disable the antivirus application and check the status of the issue. Refer to the following steps:

  a: you should see an icon for your Antivirus program in the taskbar notification area. It is usually at the bottom right of your desktop.

  b. click the third-party security software, you will see a pop up.

  (c) in this pop and select the option to disable, click on it.

  d. now third-party security software will be disabled.

  Note: Antivirus software can help protect your computer against viruses and other security threats. In most cases, you should not disable your antivirus software. If you need to disable temporarily to install other software, you must reactivate as soon as you are finished. If you are connected to the Internet or a network, while your antivirus software is disabled, your computer is vulnerable to attacks.

  Please let us know if you need assistance.

• You will need administrator permission.

  This error has become a nightmare for me. I've been struggling with almost a week now.

  I am trying to copy file from my hard drive on my new laptop (windows 7, dell 14z). Some files are throwing error, you will need administrator permission to copy this file, in spite, I logged in as an administrator.
  I gave all the tests with the evolution of the property, all permissions, removing UAC all... no help at all.... PLEASE suggest something.
  SARA

  This occurs because the files on your desk belong to a user that is different from the user of the laptop (or different passwords). In asserting the admin rights every time, you tell Windows that you don't care about file property. There are two ways to solve the problem:

  • Use the same account & password on the laptop that you use on the desktop.
  • Take ownership of files and folders: http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/w7network/thread/24bdf172-2dbc-43b8-995d-a99b6a81413c/

  If it does not, then it is likely that your files are encrypted. You must decrypt before copying them.

• You need a re - run Alumni Forums

  This isn't a question: it is a complaint. When you move around you forums should provide a re - live the old forums and/or you need to provide a notice to a person arrives on the Adobe color forum and other things have moved and where to go!

  As a moderator of long-standing and Adobe Community Professional, it's very confusing for people who need information.

  Thanks, I'm using Madison Leupp, who monitors the forums for moderators. Everything is good now.

• Destination folder access denied. You need permission to perform this action.

  OK, I'm absolutely sick freaking that. I am logged on as administrator, and there are some files that I can't remove everything. I get the message "Destination folder access denied you need permission to perform this action."

  Why the hell do I need permission? I am an administrator and it's MY computer!

  I tried to fix this for hours now, searching through the forums looking for answers, trying all the things that people give to think (as the change of ownership of the files - didn't work).

  I tried to turn of UAC, but it tells me that I have to restart, which I do, but then when the computer turns UAC turns on again!

  Gaaaah! It's driving me crazy - I'm trying to delete files and folders that I need not, they take up valuable space and they have nothing to do with the functioning of the system.

  Now I know why everyone hates on Vista.

  A lot of files and folders in Vista are unable even to administrators (unlike was the case with XP).  To remove a file, you need all rights to him and maybe same property (and these can be inherited from parent folders or their parent folders is not just a simple matter to change the permissions of the file - unless you remove the inheritance rights in the section advanced as well).  It has nothing to do with YOUR computer, it has to do with the protection of the system of files to be modified, moved, deleted or otherwise modified by people who do not really know what they're doing and causing significant damage. There are places called junction pointshttp://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb968829 (VS.85) .aspx which should NOT be accessed by anyone for any reason for example.  Now there are places in your own profile which you denied access.  That's how it works on Vista (and I don't think it's different in Windows 7).

  If you think you should have access to delete the file and know that it will cause no harm, so some information here about obtaining permissions (you want full rights for yourself) and appropriate (not always required but sometimes useful).  Being the owner does not necessarily give you the permissions of all rights - sometimes, you need to do both.  Don't forget to go to the Advanced section to check the rights listed there as well as on the home page - they can block you all also if you don't fix them as well.

  To view your permissions, right-click on the file/folder, click Properties, and check the Security tab.  Check the permissions you have by clicking on your user name (or group of users).  Here are the types of permissions, you may have:http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/What-are-permissions.  You must be an administrator or owner to change the permissions (and sometimes, being an administrator or even an owner is not sufficient - there are ways to block access (even if a smart administrator knows these ways and can move them - but usually should not because they did not have access, usually for a very good reason).)  Here's how to change the permissions of folder under Vista:http://www.online-tech-tips.com/windows-vista/set-file-folder-permissions-vista/. To add take and the issuance of right of permissions and ownership in the right click menu (which will make it faster to get once it is configured), see the following article:http://www.mydigitallife.info/2009/05/21/take-and-grant-full-control-permissions-and-ownership-in-windows-7-or-vista-right-click-menu/.

  To solve this problem with folders, folders takeownership or the reader (as an administrator) and give you all the rights.  Right-click on the folder/drive, click Properties, click the Security tab and click on advanced and then click the owner tab.  Click on edit, and then click the name of the person you want to give to the property (you may need to add if it is not there--or maybe yourself). If you want that it applies to subfolders and files in this folder/drive, then check the box to replace the owner of subcontainers and objects, and click OK.  Back and now there is a new owner for files and folders/player who can change the required permissions.  Here is more information on the ownership of a file or a folder:http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/67717-take-ownership-file.html. To add take ownership in the menu of the right click (which will make it faster to get once it is configured), see the following article:http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/add-take-ownership-to-explorer-right-click-menu-in-vista/.

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  If this does not work, try to use one of the following free products to remove the file/folder.  Unlocker to: http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/System-Miscellaneous/Unlocker.shtml or file Assassin http://www.malwarebytes.org/fileassassin.php (with or without forcing the deletion: http://www.mydigitallife.info/2008/12/27/force-delete-cannot-delete-locked-or-in-used-files-or-folders-with-fileassassin/). These programs often work when the normal functions to remove Vista not work properly - but it helps if troubleshoot you permission first (even those programs may not work to override only).

  I hope this helps.

  Good luck!

  Lorien - MCSA/MCSE/network + / has + - if this post solves your problem, please click the 'Mark as answer' or 'Useful' button at the top of this message. Marking a post as answer, or relatively useful, you help others find the answer more quickly.