Cleaning my computer and I am getting "Access Denied".


  1. AccessDenied1
    Posts : 2
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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    Cleaning my computer and I am getting "Access Denied".


    I have done all fixes and I can't do anything even when I try activate the "elevated" admin account it tells me "Access Denied". I am the only account on this system (Besides a disabled Guest account) and I am administrator.




    Please excuse my crudely named file in that last picture.

    - I have tried Malwarebytes "FileAssassin".
    - I have tried becoming the sole owner of the file itself. It just tells me I need Admin privileges.
    - I have tried activating an "Elevated" Administrator account. (I get access denied)
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  3. AccessDenied1
    Posts : 2
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
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    Oh my god I just found it the file is apart of windows. I thought it was a R.A.T as it looked really suspicious but it turns out that it was Windows own DVD Burner.

    I would still like to know why I can't unlock the "Higher" admin account though.
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  4. wasnotwas
    Posts : 329
    W10 Pro x64, W7 Pro x64 in VMware
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    It's part of the OS - see pic - I'd leave well alone.

    Cleaning my computer and I am getting "Access Denied".-dvdmaker.jpg
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  6. RolandJS
    Posts : 2,774
    Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
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    I recommend using Windows Club's Ultimate Windows Tweaker 2 to poke around, to explore, inside of Windows. Until one has routine restorable backups on trusted external media -- I do not recommend making any changes or adjustments.
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