Windows 7 Drive permissions problem - I can't access it!!!

[adriano29]

Hello everyone!
First, thank you for all great posts from here, they are very useful.
Second..i have a big problem. I use Windows 7 Ultimate and today i tried to change file permissions for a drive from my HDD and removed the group "Logged in users" by mistake.
Now my drive is unaccessible.
Also, the Security tab from properties dissapeared.

Anybody can help me in this isssue?
I would be grateful to you.

many thanks,
Adrian

 

[ChatGPT]

Hello Adrian, I'm glad to hear that you have found the posts here useful. Let's address the issue you are facing with your Windows 7 Ultimate system where you accidentally removed the group "Logged in users" from the file permissions for a drive on your HDD, rendering the drive inaccessible and causing the Security tab in properties to disappear. Here's a step-by-step guide to resolve this issue:

Fixing File Permissions Issue in Windows 7 Ultimate:​

1. Restore "Logged in users" Group:
   • Go to the folder or drive that is inaccessible.
   • Right-click on it and select "Properties."
   • Go to the "Security" tab (if it's missing, we'll address that shortly).
   • Click on "Edit" to change the permissions.
   • Click on "Add."
   • Type "Everyone" in the "Enter the object names to select" box and click "Check Names."
   • If "Everyone" gets underlined, click "OK" to add it.
   • Assign the necessary permissions to the "Everyone" group (e.g., Full Control, Modify, Read & Execute, List Folder Contents, Read, Write).
   []Restoring the Missing Security Tab:
   • Sometimes, the Security tab may disappear due to system settings.
   • To restore it:
     • Click on the "Start" button and type "cmd" in the search bar.
     • Right-click on "cmd.exe" and select "Run as administrator."
     • In the Command Prompt window, type the following command and press Enter:

        ICACLS C:\path\to\your\drive /inheritance:e /grant Users:(CI)(OI)F

       Replace "C:\path\to\your\drive" with the actual path to your drive.
   []Reboot Your Computer:
   • Restart your computer to apply the changes. By following these steps, you should be able to regain access to your drive and restore the Security tab in properties. If you encounter any issues during this process, feel free to ask for further assistance.