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The thread discusses a user's issue with accessing files on a USB flash drive, encountering permission denied errors despite successfully connecting other USB devices. The user has tried using Command Prompt and drive cleanup tools without success. A respondent suggests checking for a physical lock switch on the USB drive as a potential solution. Overall, the conversation centers on troubleshooting permissions and hardware features to resolve access issues.

HomeUser1984

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I can get my usb ports to work with printers, my iphone, etc. However, when I plug in a flash drive, autoplay pops up. I click 'open folder to view files.'
It prompts me that I do not have permission to access the files. To gain access, use the security tab, which does not exist under the link that is listed.
I opened the command prompt as an admin, typed in the drive name (G🙂, and it said access denied.
I also ran drivecleanup.exe, which did not solve the problem.
My laptop pc is approx 6 months old, and I have only ever used it at home. No office network, etc...
Any ideas?
 

Jimbo22

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Is there a physical switch on the USB drive, some have them....a lock and unlock symbol?
 

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