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Workaround for files that cannot be accessed ("Access is Denied")
A few thousand of my pictures could not be accessed anymore after I had to re-install my whole computer after a crash. They all got the error message: "Access is Denied".
Also copying and deleting is impossible.
With the great free tool UNLOCKER I could still delete them.
Then, searching for an explanation, I found forum posts trying to explain that the error message had to do with older Windows versions, different folder systems, links instead of real files. I didnt understand at all, but wanted to follow up the advice 'take ownership an change permissions'. So I went to the Reccle Bin and restored the unaccessible files.
Surprise!
After restoring their behavior was completely normal.
Can other people let me know if the following steps work well for them too? Or if they have a different/better solution?
1. Install UNLOCKER
2. Rightclick on the unaccessible files (group selection possible) and select DELETE.
3. Go to the recycle bin, select the same files, right click and select RESTORE.
4. Files should be accessible now.