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The os lock tag on WindowsForum.com covers user-reported issues where Windows 10 Pro appears to lock file permissions after extended uptime, preventing deletion or modification of folders like Program Files until a reboot. This behavior, also observed in Windows 7, suggests a potential OS-level permission caching or lock mechanism that resets on restart. Discussions focus on troubleshooting permission changes that affect program installations and configuration file writes, with users seeking solutions to avoid rebooting. The tag is relevant for Windows 10 and 7 users experiencing similar permission lock problems.
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    Windows 10 Help, my persissions seem to change

    Hey everyone, I am at my wits end. I have a Win 10 64 pro machine that if I run the machine for a while, and then go to install a program and try to delete the folder in Program Files so I can get a fresh install, the OS tells me that I don't have permission. However, if I reboot the machine...
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    • 64-bit access control admin rights configuration files error message installation issues memory management os lock permissions program files reboot software installation solidworks system behavior system update tech support troubleshooting user rights windows 10 windows 7
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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