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Changing file and folder permissions on a computer helps you perform tasks like opening, deleting, or modifying directories from your drive. To alter user permissions, you need to log in to Windows with your Admin account and follow the steps below:
How to Change File and Folder Permissions on Your Computer or Laptop
Step 1: Right-click on the folder you want to modify and select Properties
Step 2: In the Properties window, navigate to the Security tab and click on Advanced.
Step 3: In the Advanced Security Settings, click on the Owner tab. Here you'll see the current owner of the folder. If you're not the owner and need to change it, click on Edit. If User Account Control is activated, click OK.
Step 4: In the Owner tab, click on Other users or groups
Step 5: Here, you need to enter the username or user group that will be granted ownership of the selected folder.
- Enter Administrator if you want to grant ownership to all users with accounts in the Administrator group on your computer.
- If you want to grant ownership to a single user with specific permissions, enter their username. Then, click on Check Names.
Step 6: If the user or group is found on your computer, you'll notice that the text you've entered has been modified to [Your PC Name][User] or [Your PC Name][Group]. Simply click OK.
If the user or group is not found, you'll receive a Name Not Found error window to make necessary repairs and try again.
Step 7: In the Owner tab, select the user/group you just added, then click Replace owner on subcontainers and objects and press OK.
Step 8: A confirmation dialog box appears, indicating that you have successfully confirmed the folder's owner. Press OK to confirm.
If you wish to change permissions, follow these instructions:
In the Properties window, select the Security tab and click Edit.
If your name is not listed in the allowed user or group list, click Add to add your name. If your user or group is listed, select it, then click Allow Full Control and then OK.
Similarly, enter Administrator if you want to grant ownership to all users with accounts in the Administrator group on your computer. If you want to allow only certain users, enter the desired usernames. Then, click Check Names and press OK.
If the user or group is not found, you'll receive a Name Not Found error window to make necessary repairs and try again.
On the Security tab, select the user/groups you want to add and then click Allow Full Control.
Thus, Mytour has guided you on how to change the access rights of files, folders, and directories on your computer or laptop.
In some cases, you may be unable to access files or folders on your computer when they are moved, likely due to the Access Denied error. Fixing the Access Denied error when accessing files is relatively straightforward.
Additionally, to protect files and avoid encountering Access Denied errors caused by file movement, users should password-protect their folders. Password-protecting folders helps enhance data security and prevents unauthorized opening or copying.
