The Windows 10 error 5 access denied issue usually occurs whenever you are trying to install a software on your computer. There are several factors why this problem can occur however it is usually caused by permissions issue. In this latest installment of our troubleshooting series we will show you how to fix this problem.
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How To Fix Windows 10 Error 5 Access Denied Issue
Before performing any of the recommended troubleshooting steps listed below it’s best to restart your computer first. This action refreshes the operating system and remove any corrupt temporary data that could be causing the problem.
Fix the security permissions in temp folder
- Press Windows Key once and click File Explorer
- Type in the address bar located in the middle top of File Explorer and press Enter
- Locate the Temp Folder and right click on it then select Properties
- Click the Security tab and then click Advanced
- Check if Replace all child object permissions with inheritable permissions from this object is ticked. If it isn’t, then check it and click continue.
- Now select any entry that isn’t inherited from C:\Users\[Username]\ folder and click Remove
- Click Apply then click OK
Check if the Windows 10 error 5 access denied issue still occurs.
Make your account an administrator
- Hold Windows Key and press R
- Type netplwiz and press Enter
- Select the user that you want to make the administrator of the PC
- Click Properties
- Click Group Membership tab
- Click Administrator and click Apply. Then click OK
Check if the windows 10 error 5 access denied issue still occurs.
Enable Built-in Administrator account
- Hold Windows Key and press X (release Windows Key). Click Command Prompt (Admin)
- Type net user and press Enter
- The built-in administrator account has full unrestricted access to your computer. So, enabling the built-in administrator account can be helpful when you are having privileges problem on Windows 10.
- Hold Windows Key and press X (release Windows Key). Click Command Prompt (Admin)
- Type net user administrator /active:yes and press Enter. You should see a message Command run successfully.
- Type net user administrator <Password> and press Enter (you should write the password which you want to set for the administrator account in place of <Password>)
Check if the windows 10 error 5 access denied issue still occurs.
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