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Discussions tagged with 'admin level' on WindowsForum.com focus on unexpected changes to file permissions and access rights on Windows systems. Users report issues such as folders becoming locked or set to read-only without their knowledge, preventing programs like iTunes from writing data. These problems often occur after system updates, sleep/wake cycles, or clean installations of Windows 7. Troubleshooting involves checking folder properties, adjusting user account control settings, and restoring proper permissions to regain full control over files and applications.
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    Windows 7 Changing file permissions without my knowledge and can't reverse

    On my desktop computer I did a clean install of Windows 7 off the official MS Win 7 upgrade disc that I used to upgrade from XP. I did the many rounds of Windows Upgrades, etc. Then started to install only the programs I use and only from trusted sources. Everything was going smooth and just...
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    • admin level administrator clean install desktop error message file attributes folder properties itunes lock icon locked disk permissions read only subfolders troubleshooting trusted sources upgrade upgrade disk windows 7
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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