Software showing "Access Denied"
4.5
The app is blocked from reading or writing a specific file or folder.
Symptoms
- "Permission Denied"
- Cannot save
- App features locked
Possible Causes
- Folder permissions
- Antivirus block
- File in use
Step-by-Step Fix
1
Run as Administrator
Gives the app full system permissions.
2
Check Folder Properties
Ensure the folder isn't set to "Read-Only".
3
Disable "Controlled Folder Access"
In Windows Security, this feature can block apps from saving.
When to See a Technician
If the file is on a network, ensure your user account has "Write" permissions on the server.
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