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I am getting "access denied" on quite a few directories, spread over quite a few partitions.

In this case, I am trying to execute a program. I have previously had the problem when trying to create or delete a file.

SETUP.EXE The system cannot execute the specified program.

I have tried:

  • right click the folder, got to the security tab & set all permissions for everyone mentioned there : system/my account/administrators (which my account is).
    • I also tried a suggestion from a MS guy on an MS forum of adding "Everyone".
  • takeown /r /SKIPSL /f directory

  • icacls directory /T /L /Q /C /RESET

  • control panel/users/set UAC level to lowest

  • registry, set HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System to 0

I rebooted after each of those, and none helps.

I have Windows 10 home, so don't have access to the Policy Editor, if that might help.

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Does anyone know how I can correct this problem?

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  • Comments arn't for extended discussion the comments have been moved to chat
    – Journeyman Geek ♦
    Commented Jan 27, 2017 at 23:28
  • A year later, I still have the problem. Probably time for a re-install, or a switch to Linux
    – Mawg
    Commented Jan 10, 2018 at 7:45
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    Simply use the media creation tool to reinstall Windows without losing any settings, apps, or files. You can also reset your PC. Have you tried sfc /scannow to scan and repair corrupt Windows files? You can also use dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth. Please note that both require elevated access to Command Prompt.
    – Todd
    Commented May 28, 2020 at 1:41
  • Thanks (+1) - "Simply use the media creation tool to reinstall Windows without losing any settings, apps, or file" - do you have a URL to explain how?
    – Mawg
    Commented May 28, 2020 at 6:23
  • We faced the same problem. More info in related topic: superuser.com/q/373127/1049106
    – Michał Lipok
    Commented Dec 5, 2023 at 17:38

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You should try the "takeown" command, it lets you take ownership of a file/directory. If you want more info then just type "takeown /?" in the command line.

Source: http://windowsitpro.com/windows-vista/taking-ownership-file-or-folder-command-line

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  • I tried it, to no avail :-(
    – Mawg
    Commented Jan 27, 2017 at 17:11

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