Why Do I Keep Needing My Permission?

Over the last couple of days, there have been several occasions when I've tried to move/delete a file/folder and been told that first I need to give administrative permission, and then I need permission from either the computer or myself. How does that work? I'd really rather not ask me for permission. I'm a bit of a bastard and I'd probably just say no.

 

If you're trying to move files/folders to system space or delete files/folders that reside in system space (e.g. Program Files and sub directories, Windows and sub directories) then you'll need to provide administrative permission. The only way around this would be to disable UAC which is something I wouldn't recommend.

 

Neither of you read my post properly.

Over the last couple of days, there have been several occasions when I've tried to move/delete a file/folder and been told that first I need to give administrative permission, and then I need permission from either the computer or myself. How does that work? I'd really rather not ask me for permission. I'm a bit of a bastard and I'd probably just say no.

 

Maybe you could post a screenshot that demonstrates the issue.

 

Will do the next time it happens.

 

Basically you are getting asked twice for permission to delete/move a file or directory.

The first (admin permission) is from the current operating system protecting you against accidental file deletes because the file or directory is protected. For example an executable file or another program reading/writing to the file or directory.

The second (machine/user permission) is from the security protection of the file or directory you are affecting. The security protection could be that the file or directory came from another system, disk or even an earlier incarnation of your current system.

Try an Unlocker program from here, for example: http://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/iobit_unlocker.html

 

Great. I'll give that a shot. Thanks.