Windows error 5: access denied - you can do that
If you receive Windows error 5 "Access denied", this may be due to a lack of permissions. In this practical tip, we have troubleshooting tips for you.
Access denied on Windows - what to do in Windows error 5?
Before proceeding with the following instructions, you should make sure that you are logged in as an administrator under Windows.
- Then right-click on the folder in which you receive the error message and select "Properties".
- Then switch to the "Security" tab. There you can see the access rights for the respective folder.
- To edit them, click on "Edit" and then select the user group "Administrators".
- To get access to the folder, tick the "Full access" checkbox below.
- Save these changes by clicking "OK". You should then have access to the folder again.
- If this is not the case, it can also help if you create a new user with administrator rights in the Control Panel.
- With this account you can also make the above settings if you do not have immediate access.
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