Error 5: Access Denied while using Admin account

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  1. Posts : 220
    Windows 7 Pro x64
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    Error 5: Access Denied while using Admin account


    So I've been recently having issues with permissions or something related to it. I first noticed it when I would always get this security prompt when attempting to open a shortcut to Teamspeak 3. Now I'm just trying to install a program and it's saying that I don't have rights to the /Local/Temp/ folder!



    Obviously the first thing I checked what whether or not my account was still an administrator:


    Check!

    Then I made sure UAC was turned off:


    Check!

    Then I went ahead and attempted to give myself Full Access permissions to the entire C:\ drive:



    Then I get these Access Denied errors using this process and I have no idea why!


    Which also says the same thing about Program Files.

    (It did allow me to take ownership of the drive(s) though).

    Of course I attempted to Google the issue and tried many methods including several from these forums:
    Error applying security!!!!!!!!
    https://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials...rmissions.html

    I don't know what else to try thus why I'm here!
    Thanks
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  2. Posts : 220
    Windows 7 Pro x64
    Thread Starter
       #2

    I was able to resolve the File Security prompt for opening shortcuts (i.e. Teamspeak 3) by enabling 'Launching applications and unsafe files' in Internet Options. BUT I'm still getting the permissions error and cannot give myself full access!

    I've also noticed that there are about three updates that I cannot install. I'm sure this has to do with my permissions issue as well. If any of you are wondering my OS is installed on my primary SSD (C:\) which is one of the drives I'm trying to alter. The other drives seemed to work fairly OK with a few minor issues.
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  3. Posts : 10,796
    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bits 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
       #3

    Lucky you!! You did only change permissions on C:\ only (so not on subfolders). this wasn't neccesary at all and don't do it again.

    Enable UAC please and check if it's working. For example try to open a Elevated Command Prompt

    Also post all permissions on folder c:\users\nathan\appdata\local\temp
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  4. Posts : 10,796
    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bits 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
       #4

    When posting permissions on folder c:\users\nathan\appdata\local\temp be sure to click advanced. Post screenshot. Also click on owner tab and tell me who's the owner
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  5. Posts : 220
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    Thread Starter
       #5

    I believe that I set myself Full Access rights to that folder as well as changing the Ownership, but I will post a screenshot when I can.
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  6. Posts : 7,781
    Win 7 32 Home Premium, Win 7 64 Pro, Win 8.1, Win 10
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    Rootkits are notorious for writing a hidden boot sector, hence a probable reason for denial to C:\Boot. Viruses deny access to certain parts of the software in attempt to quell any removal tactics. You should run some malware/virus removal tools just to be sure you are not infected.

    Start by running TDSSKiller, to see if any rootkits are present.

    Run Malwarebytes and see what it finds.

    Another recommended program is AdwCleaner

    Next, Make a copy of Windows Defender Offline on a different, clean PC. Then run it on the infected machine. Do not make this on a infected PC as this can compromise the scanner.
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  7. Posts : 10,796
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    Borg 386 said:
    Rootkits are notorious for writing a hidden boot sector, hence a probable reason for denial to C:\Boot. Viruses deny access to certain parts of the software in attempt to quell any removal tactics. You should run some malware/virus removal tools just to be sure you are not infected.

    Start by running TDSSKiller, to see if any rootkits are present.

    Run Malwarebytes and see what it finds.

    Another recommended program is AdwCleaner

    Next, Make a copy of Windows Defender Offline on a different, clean PC. Then run it on the infected machine. Do not make this on a infected PC as this can compromise the scanner.
    Of course it's possible what you say, but it's quite normal you can't change permissions on C:\boot without elevated privileges.
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  8. Posts : 10,796
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    Kaktussoft said:
    When posting permissions on folder c:\users\nathan\appdata\local\temp be sure to click advanced. Post screenshot. Also click on owner tab and tell me who's the owner
    Do you have ADOBE PROFESSIONAL? I helped 2 other persons before. Any update to that software changes the permissions on temp folder.... don't know why.
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  9. Posts : 220
    Windows 7 Pro x64
    Thread Starter
       #9

    Borg 386 said:
    Rootkits are notorious for writing a hidden boot sector, hence a probable reason for denial to C:\Boot. Viruses deny access to certain parts of the software in attempt to quell any removal tactics. You should run some malware/virus removal tools just to be sure you are not infected.

    Start by running TDSSKiller, to see if any rootkits are present.

    Run Malwarebytes and see what it finds.

    Another recommended program is AdwCleaner

    Next, Make a copy of Windows Defender Offline on a different, clean PC. Then run it on the infected machine. Do not make this on a infected PC as this can compromise the scanner.
    Thanks I never thought about this since I have AVG (I know I should remove it and just use MSE instead). I haven't run any scans recently. I will try the programs you suggested as soon as I get home.


    Do you have ADOBE PROFESSIONAL? I helped 2 other persons before. Any update to that software changes the permissions on temp folder.... don't know why.
    I have Adobe CS6 and I think Adobe Reader X but I'm sure. I don't remember ever doing any updates to them. Especially CS6 because I disabled updates.
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  10. Posts : 7,781
    Win 7 32 Home Premium, Win 7 64 Pro, Win 8.1, Win 10
       #10

    Kaktussoft said:
    Of course it's possible what you say, but it's quite normal you can't change permissions on C:\boot without elevated privileges.
    It could be, but anytime you can't get to certain areas of your PC that were accessible before, the first thing to suspect is a infection, as most viruses will try to block you from getting to key points that can aid in removal. Better to confirm your machine is clean rather then going unchecked & have a virus hiding somewhere on the system. Paranoia is just another level of defense
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