permissions

You know you’re in for a thrilling day at the IT office when Task Scheduler, that stalwart guardian of automation, suddenly goes on strike and refuses to do your bidding for want of permissions. Few things are as demoralizing as seeing “no permission to disable, create, run, or change Task...

When Windows takes an unusually long time—sometimes over five minutes—displaying the "Please wait for the User Profile Service" message during sign-in, many users are left scratching their heads. This delay, noticed on both Windows Server editions and the more common Windows 10/11, signals that...

Here’s a summary of the Windows 11 escalation vulnerability (CVE-2025-24076) as described: What Happened? A critical security flaw in Windows 11’s “Mobile devices” feature allowed attackers to go from a regular user account to full system administrator rights in about 300 milliseconds. How Did...

Below is an in‐depth analysis of the recent collaboration between Delinea and Microsoft, outlining what it means for cloud entitlement management, identity security, and the shifting landscape of enterprise permissions management. A New Chapter in Cloud Security The rapidly changing world of...

Hi, I'm having some issues applying NTFS permissions to large folder structures. Especially if they are appliance folders reachable only by UNC. If I apply a new permission, it can take days to complete and most of the time I'm interrupted by a closed session or a reboot. To get around this...

Facing a missing delete button in Microsoft Planner can turn what should be a simple clean-up task into a labyrinth of permissions and settings. It might feel like you’re trying to dismantle a puzzle with a piece missing—but fear not, fellow Windows enthusiasts, there’s a logical explanation...

This file is taking so much of my storage. It is in the Temp folder. It just came into my system when I was experimenting with windows sandbox. Inside it is just some files you would find on a C: Drive, but deleting it is a hassle, I even tried taking permission but it could not delete it. I...

Hello, I enabled Audit Policy through the following method: Open the Local Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc). Navigate to Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Advanced Audit Policy Configuration -> Object Access. Open the Audit File System policy and check "Success". Update Group Policy...

Hello, I want to know which file or folder was deleted by whom. The problem is that there is no file or folder name in ID 4660 and I need to extract the file or folder name from ID 4663, but how do I link these together? How do I know which ID 4660 is related to which ID 4663? What field is...

If you’ve ever attempted to upgrade your Windows 10 or Windows 11 system only to be confronted with the frustrating error message, “Can’t create files. Please check if you have permission to write to the installation folder,” you’re not alone. This issue, which many Windows users encounter...

I'm concerned about the safety of extensions. Whether from Google or Microsoft. there is always a warning, something like, "This app can read or change...." I forget the entire wording, but it's the reason I hold back from adding any extensions with the exception of ad blockers. Am I needlessly...

If you've ever found yourself staring at your Windows Server, utterly frustrated as it stubbornly refuses to allow you to change the time zone, you're not alone. This issue manifests itself with the rather disheartening message: "Unable to continue. You do not have permission to perform this...

I have two PCs in this room, one called ELLIOT-PC and one called ELLIOT-SERVER. ELLIOT-SERVER has a Local Account profile called Elliot, that I use to share folders. ELLIOT-PC has a Microsoft Account profile (Hotmail). When I try to navigate to \\elliot-server in Windows Explorer on...

Hello, I hope someone can help with this issue. I have a requirement to configure file system logging on my windows file server and I have setup the security policy to track file system object access but I am not getting Event ID 4663 (An attempt was made to access an object). These are the...

When managing an IT infrastructure, particularly within a Windows Server environment, the management of user permissions and resource access is crucial. One common administrative task is converting Distribution Groups to Security Groups in Active Directory (AD). This seemingly mundane process...

If you've encountered the ominous "Error writing the value's new contents" message while navigating the Windows 11 Registry Editor, you're not alone. This pesky issue often rears its head when users attempt to modify registry keys without the necessary permissions. Fortunately, this article will...

An irritating issue faced by many Windows users is the Error 0x8007003A, which comes into play during file transfer activities, particularly when copying files from network drives. Understanding the root causes and troubleshooting steps can help alleviate user frustrations. This article explores...

In the world of Windows operating systems, users often encounter a myriad of issues, particularly when dealing with file management and system performance optimizations. One particularly frustrating issue is the "Access Denied" message when trying to access the Temp folder in Windows. The Temp...

In today's digital landscape, where security and productivity are paramount, it is often necessary to manage user access to specific applications on Windows 11. Whether in a corporate environment or a home setting, restricting users from running certain programs can prevent unauthorized access...

Dear people of the Windows forum. I came in here to learn how to use my Windows system. I switched to windows from Linux because I, due to being an avid gamer, want to eliminate all compatibility issues and decided to try to embrace the MS Windows system. One condition for me is that I can...