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Discussions about a protected drive on Windows often involve a drive labeled as 'Microsoft (Protected)' that appears inaccessible. Users report being unable to change ownership or permissions, receiving access denied messages, and finding no owner or permissions set. Attempts to delete or modify the drive using tools like Lock Hunter fail. The drive may have no visible content and cannot be found in standard disk management lists. Troubleshooting focuses on resolving permission issues and understanding why the drive is protected, typically in Windows systems where such drives are used for recovery or system purposes.
  1. nitemare12

    Windows 7 Annoying disc drive won't allow me to change ownership or permission.

    Ever since I've had my computer there has been an extra drive on it. it was called microsoft (Protected). It has absolutely nothing on it, and it has no use. I have been trying to delete it to no avail, so I renamed it to annoying drive.Link Removed Whenever I try to access it it gives me an...
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    • access control access denied administration computer issues extra drive file management file renaming hard drive lockhunter microsoft ownership permissions protected drive troubleshooting windows
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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