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The thread discusses issues related to Windows permissions and access rights, specifically attempting to resolve problems installing software like CCleaner and ICOfx after deleting administrator accounts or permissions. The original poster describes their struggle with permission errors and modifications to user accounts, while others suggest reinstalling Windows as the most straightforward solution. Overall, the conversation conveys frustration with the permission issues and uncertainty about data preservation during reinstallation.

NettleWarbler

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There's a big round red cross at the top left of the window . then it says "windows cannot access the specified device , path or file . You may not have the appropriate permissions to access the file . " That's what it says when I try to install ccleaner . I have been having a lot of trouble running some software . I used bing to try and find an answer that's the site I was on . it told me about
Hi,

If any of the suggestions do not work for you, do the following:

1. right click the application in question

2. at the bottom of the properties screen (under the Advanced button) there is a button that says "UNBLOCK" (there should be a security message that states that this file has been copied from another computer...)

3. Press this button.

this worked for me.
which did nothing for me , then further down the page the method I tried was .
This problem usually on the computers .Now try this.

My Computer--->right click on C drive--->properties--->in the upper tab there is security tab click on that

After doing this,In security tab there is Groups& Users ---> administrator ----> Permissions ....Give full acess to administrator means that check all the allow except of special permission....

When I right clicked on the C drive I think I must have deleted the administrators that were on there at first , now I would like to start again and put the right . i'm not to teckie minded so you will have to give exact details , my windows is windows 10 64bit , thank you for any help .
There was a link I had to take out , that's why I couldn't say what site I was on . sorry I really am quite numb .
 

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When I right clicked on the C drive I think I must have deleted the administrators that were on there at first , now I would like to start again and put the right . i'm not to teckie minded so you will have to give exact details , my windows is windows 10 64bit , thank you for any help .
There was a link I had to take out , that's why I couldn't say what site I was on . sorry I really am quite numb .
If that really is the case I would suggest reinstalling Windows. It is the easiest way to get things right, without going to deep in technical details of Windows
Go to All Settings > Update and Repair > System Repair

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When I right clicked on the C drive I think I must have deleted the administrators that were on there at first , now I would like to start again and put the right . i'm not to teckie minded so you will have to give exact details , my windows is windows 10 64bit , thank you for any help .
There was a link I had to take out , that's why I couldn't say what site I was on . sorry I really am quite numb .
If that really is the case I would suggest reinstalling Windows. It is the easiest way to get things right, without going to deep in technical details of Windows
Go to All Settings > Update and Repair > System Repair
 

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NettleWarbler

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Hello I went to All settings /update and security /recovery theres a section that says Reset this PC , but nothings happening when I click on Get started
 

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I downloaded ICOfx as someone on the site I was on trying to find an answer recommended it , but it wouldn't install
 

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When I right clicked on the C drive then selected properties I think it had about 4 options NettleWarbler , Users / groups something like that but I deleted them all to try to bypass the administrator rights hoping ICOfx would install but it didn't . now when I go to right clicked on the C drive Properties / security I get Group or user names NettleWarbler (DESKTOP-3ENE867\NettleWarbler)
 

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When I right clicked on the C drive then selected properties I think it had about 4 options NettleWarbler , Users / groups something like that .......
Not quite sure where you saw these options, right clicking on C: gives me the properties screen of C: with tabs Security, Prev versions and so on.

Where exactly did you remove those items?

B.t.w. you can always download W10, make a bootable device and start the installation from there
 

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Not quite sure where you saw these options, right clicking on C: gives me the properties screen of C: with tabs Security, Prev versions and so on.

Where exactly did you remove those items?

B.t.w. you can always download W10, make a bootable device and start the installation from there
Hello bochane ,I right clicked disc C , i then went to properties then security etc that's where I deleted the admin accounts . not sure if I clicked on Advanced when in properties ,?
If I downloaded windows 10 and made a bootable disc , would I be able to keep my folders and files when I install it . Thank you . ###
The site I was on was Microsoft Community I put the link on when I first asked for help , but had to remove it when I could'nt ask the question with the link there .
 

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......I right clicked disc C , i then went to properties then security etc that's where I deleted the admin accounts . ...
Ah I see, I think you did not remove Admin accounts, you removed the rights from accounts.

Once removed, you lack the rights to restore them.

I see no other option as reinstalling. Not sure whether you will be able to keeping your files. Sorry

Henk
 

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