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Common folders like Documents, Music, and Videos are default Windows locations often redirected to a secondary drive for data management. After reinstalling Windows 10, users may encounter permission errors when accessing these folders, even with the same user credentials. This typically stems from folder security settings that require manual permission updates. Troubleshooting involves adjusting folder permissions or using built-in tools to restore access without individually modifying each folder. Discussions on WindowsForum.com cover these issues and offer practical solutions for resolving access problems with common folders after system reinstallation.
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    Windows 10 Folder access error after reinstall

    Hello. I have a partition holding my data and another for the Windows installation, I like to edit the save locations so that common folders (Documents, Music, Videos etc) all get redirected to my data drive, but since I reinstalled W10 it now complains saying "You don't currently have...
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    • access issues common folders configuration data drive error message file access file management file security permissions prevention reinstall remedies save locations security settings tech support troubleshooting user credentials windows 10
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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