Encountering the “Destination Folder Access Denied” issue on Windows 11 or 10 can be frustrating, especially when you’re trying to access your important files. This problem may arise due to various reasons including permission settings, ownership issues, or even corrupted files. Below, you will find a guide on how to effectively resolve this issue.
The error message “Destination Folder Access Denied” often indicates that the current user account lacks the necessary permissions to access a specific folder. This could be due to system policy restrictions or the ownership status of the folder in question.
To resolve the folder access denied issue, follow these steps:
Right-click on the folder that is displaying the error and select “Properties.” Navigate to the “Security” tab and click on “Edit.” Here, you can modify permissions for your user account. Ensure that you have “Full Control” checked.
If updating permissions doesn’t yield results, you may need to take ownership of the folder. Right-click the folder again, go to “Properties,” and then click on the “Security” tab. Click on “Advanced,” and you will see the “Owner” section. Click “Change,” type your user account name, and click “OK.” After that, check “Replace owner on subcontainers and objects” and apply the changes.
In some cases, disabling UAC can provide the needed access. Go to “Control Panel,” click on “User Accounts,” and select “Change User Account Control settings.” Move the slider down to “Never notify,” tap “OK,” and restart your computer to apply the change. Remember to enable UAC later for security purposes.
For advanced users, using Command Prompt is another method to change permissions. Open Command Prompt as an administrator and use the command: icacls "full path to your folder" /grant YourUserName:F
. This command will grant full control to the specified user.
If the issue persists, there may be corrupted system files causing the problem. You can run the System File Checker tool by typing sfc /scannow
in Command Prompt with administrative privileges, which will scan and repair any damaged files.
By following these solutions, you should be able to regain access to your folders on Windows 11 or 10 successfully. Ensure to regularly back up your data to prevent future access issues.
Henry is a professional blogger and co-founder of TechiZoo. He is a software engineer by education and blogger & writer by profession.