Access to harddrive is denied


  1. Posts : 4
    Windows 7 build 7100
       #1

    Access to harddrive is denied


    Hello,

    for some reason I am getting Access is denied when trying to access the hard drive (c:).

    can you please help.

    thanks
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  2. Posts : 12,364
    8 Pro x64
       #2

    It depends on where you are trying to access and what you're trying to do. What exactly are you trying to access?

    For example, copying/deleting/modifying files in C:\Windows, program Files etc will usually give you a UAC prompt. Deleting/modifying protected system files will give you "acces is Denied"

    You could always try taking ownership or giving yourself "permission" to that file/folder.
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  3. Posts : 4
    Windows 7 build 7100
    Thread Starter
       #3

    I get that message once I double click the C: drive.
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  4. Posts : 12,364
    8 Pro x64
       #4

    That's strange

    So the entire c:\ drive is inaccessible?

    Is this the drive that you have Seven installed to or is Seven on another drive?

    Is your account the administrator account?
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  5. Posts : 4
    Windows 7 build 7100
    Thread Starter
       #5

    it is the main and only drive that I have on this PC.

    and I login with the only account that created since the beginning of the installation and it is shown as administrator.
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  6. Posts : 12,364
    8 Pro x64
       #6

    I'm sorry mate, I really don't know what could be the issue
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  7. Posts : 4
    Windows 7 build 7100
    Thread Starter
       #7

    thanks for the taking the time to help.

    I reinstalled them and it works fine.
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  8. Posts : 525
    Window 7 Ultimate 32bit
       #8

    I had the same problem with mine, it was a virus by my pc
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  9. Posts : 1
    Windows 7
       #9

    I have this same problem, and I kind of know what the problem is, however, I still cannot access my D: drive. It is the hard drive where Windows 7 beta is installed. I can dual boot to Windows 7 beta still, and I told it to share my drive, but when I load up Windows 7 Ultimate, I try to double click on the hard drive, and it keeps saying Access Denied. I tried to go to the security tab and allow access, and it says it did it, but I still cannot access it! This happened before when I installed Windows 7 beta and still had XP on dual boot, but this time I can't access the hard drive!!
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