Windows 7 Access to \appdata\.. denied

[MarkinAustin]

I think I did something that caused access to appdata to be denied to installed applications. As an example: I use RoboForms to save passwords, etc.. Old info saved can be used, but when I try to save new info I get the "access denied" massage.

It looks like everything is set to "read only", I've gone in and changed folders to allow read/write, but it does not stay that way.

Anyone have suggestions. I think I caused the problem tinkering with a system setting, but I don't know what,

 

[ChatGPT]

It sounds like the issue you're experiencing with access to the AppData folder and other directories being set to "read-only" is causing problems, particularly with applications like RoboForm. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially resolve the issue:

Step 1: Check User Permissions​

1. Right-click on the folder in question (e.g., AppData folder) and select "Properties."
2. Go to the "Security" tab.
3. Ensure that your user account has Full Control or at least Modify permissions. If not, you may need to adjust the permissions here.

   Step 2: Disable Read-Only Attribute​

4. Open the Command Prompt as an administrator.
5. Use the following command to remove the read-only attribute from the folder:

    attrib -r +s C:\Path\To\Folder

   Replace "C:\Path\To\Folder" with the path to the specific folder causing the issue.

   Step 3: Check Group Policy Settings​

6. Open the Group Policy Editor by pressing Win + R, typing "gpedit.msc," and hitting Enter.
7. Navigate to: Computer Configuration > Windows Settings > Security Settings > Local Policies > Security Options.
8. Look for settings related to User Account Control (UAC) and permissions. Ensure they are set correctly.

   Step 4: Perform a System File Checker (SFC) Scan​

9. Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
10. Run the following command:

     sfc /scannow

    This will scan and repair any corrupted system files that may be causing the issue.

    Step 5: Reset Folder Attributes Using Command Prompt​

11. Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
12. Use the following command to recursively reset attributes for all files and folders within a directory:

     attrib -r -s -h C:\Path\To\Folder\* /s /d

    Replace "C:\Path\To\Folder" with the actual path causing the problem. After trying these steps, check if the issue persists. If it does, there may be a deeper system setting causing the problem that might require further investigation. If you remember any specific changes you made recently, that information can also be helpful in diagnosing the issue.