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Increased security a definite PITA!
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I'm running into more and more things that don't work any more in Windows 8 that worked perfectly in Windows 7. I'm getting a lot more Access denied messages for things like trying to backup my SeaMonkey profiles, run ERUNT, create folders or files under the \Windows folder structure.
Is there any way to turn off this "enhanced" security or set it to the Windows 7 level? It's driving me nuts and may be the final straw that moves me back to Windows 7.
Taking ownership has no effect.
Granting myself Full Access has no effect.
OS
Windows 10 Pro X64
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
Lenovo IdeaCenter K450
CPU
Intel Quad Core i7-4770 @ 3.4Ghz
Motherboard
Lenovo
Memory
16.0GB PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM 1600 MHz
Graphics Card(s)
Intel Integrated HD Graphics
Sound Card
Realtek HD Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
HP h2207
Screen Resolution
1680x1050@59Hz
Hard Drives
250GB Samsung EVO SATA-3 SSD;
2TB Seagate ST2000DM001 SATA-2;
1.5TB Seagate ST3150041AS SATA
PSU
500W
Keyboard
Wired USB
Mouse
Wired USB
Internet Speed
3GB Up, 30GB Down
Browser
SeaMonkey
Antivirus
Windows Defender; MBAM Pro
Other Info
UEFI/GPT
PLDS DVD-RW DH16AERSH
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I'm kind of wondering this myself...
But I tried creating folders within the Windows folder with no problem. Sometimes if I don't have access to something, I just use the Take Ownership (I have a .reg entry in the context menu for that) and I will get access to those items no problem. Seems odd that you have those issues.
OS
Windows 8.1 Pro
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
ASUS
CPU
AMD FX 8320
Motherboard
Crosshair V Formula-Z
Memory
16 gig DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
ASUS R9 270
Screen Resolution
1440x900
Hard Drives
1 TB Seagate Barracuda (starting to hate Seagate)
x2 3 TB Toshibas
Windows 8.1 is installed on a SanDisk Ultra Plus 256 GB
PSU
OCZ 500 watt
Case
A current work in progres as I'll be building the physical case myself. It shall be fantastic.
Cooling
Arctic Cooler with 3 heatpipes
Keyboard
Logitech K750 wireless solar powered keyboard
Mouse
Microsoft Touch Mouse
Browser
Internet Explorer 11
Antivirus
Windows Defender, but I might go back on KIS 2014
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I'm beginning to think Windows 8 has to learn for a while before it does something you want.
I tried again today and it worked. I was able to backup my SeaMOnkey profiles without any Access Denied errors. I actually compared the source and target and they are now identical so for what ever reason it's working. All I did was shutdown last night, boot up today and try it and it worked. I had rebooted several times yesterday with no success.
I think MS is doing this just to drive me nuts!
OS
Windows 10 Pro X64
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
Lenovo IdeaCenter K450
CPU
Intel Quad Core i7-4770 @ 3.4Ghz
Motherboard
Lenovo
Memory
16.0GB PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM 1600 MHz
Graphics Card(s)
Intel Integrated HD Graphics
Sound Card
Realtek HD Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
HP h2207
Screen Resolution
1680x1050@59Hz
Hard Drives
250GB Samsung EVO SATA-3 SSD;
2TB Seagate ST2000DM001 SATA-2;
1.5TB Seagate ST3150041AS SATA
PSU
500W
Keyboard
Wired USB
Mouse
Wired USB
Internet Speed
3GB Up, 30GB Down
Browser
SeaMonkey
Antivirus
Windows Defender; MBAM Pro
Other Info
UEFI/GPT
PLDS DVD-RW DH16AERSH
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I don't have the Take Ownership context menu installed yet. I'll do that now and see what happens next time.
Thanks for the idea.
OS
Windows 10 Pro X64
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
Lenovo IdeaCenter K450
CPU
Intel Quad Core i7-4770 @ 3.4Ghz
Motherboard
Lenovo
Memory
16.0GB PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM 1600 MHz
Graphics Card(s)
Intel Integrated HD Graphics
Sound Card
Realtek HD Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
HP h2207
Screen Resolution
1680x1050@59Hz
Hard Drives
250GB Samsung EVO SATA-3 SSD;
2TB Seagate ST2000DM001 SATA-2;
1.5TB Seagate ST3150041AS SATA
PSU
500W
Keyboard
Wired USB
Mouse
Wired USB
Internet Speed
3GB Up, 30GB Down
Browser
SeaMonkey
Antivirus
Windows Defender; MBAM Pro
Other Info
UEFI/GPT
PLDS DVD-RW DH16AERSH
New Member
Pro User
Gold Member
Yep, that context entry always has worked for me so far. It's MUCH faster and easier than going through the Security and Permissions tabs!
OS
Windows 8.1 Pro
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
ASUS
CPU
AMD FX 8320
Motherboard
Crosshair V Formula-Z
Memory
16 gig DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
ASUS R9 270
Screen Resolution
1440x900
Hard Drives
1 TB Seagate Barracuda (starting to hate Seagate)
x2 3 TB Toshibas
Windows 8.1 is installed on a SanDisk Ultra Plus 256 GB
PSU
OCZ 500 watt
Case
A current work in progres as I'll be building the physical case myself. It shall be fantastic.
Cooling
Arctic Cooler with 3 heatpipes
Keyboard
Logitech K750 wireless solar powered keyboard
Mouse
Microsoft Touch Mouse
Browser
Internet Explorer 11
Antivirus
Windows Defender, but I might go back on KIS 2014
Well-Known Member
VIP Member
Guru
I also just came across this to completely disable UAC:
Disable UAC Completely
I'm now back to Windows 7 as far as UAC is concerned. Things are looking up!
OS
Windows 10 Pro X64
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
Lenovo IdeaCenter K450
CPU
Intel Quad Core i7-4770 @ 3.4Ghz
Motherboard
Lenovo
Memory
16.0GB PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM 1600 MHz
Graphics Card(s)
Intel Integrated HD Graphics
Sound Card
Realtek HD Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
HP h2207
Screen Resolution
1680x1050@59Hz
Hard Drives
250GB Samsung EVO SATA-3 SSD;
2TB Seagate ST2000DM001 SATA-2;
1.5TB Seagate ST3150041AS SATA
PSU
500W
Keyboard
Wired USB
Mouse
Wired USB
Internet Speed
3GB Up, 30GB Down
Browser
SeaMonkey
Antivirus
Windows Defender; MBAM Pro
Other Info
UEFI/GPT
PLDS DVD-RW DH16AERSH