Permissions Problems After Upgrading From Win 7

satoree

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Hi everyone!


So I just took the plunge and upgraded to 8.1 from Win 7. I'm having trouble moving, copying, and deleting files. I'm an administrator, I have full permissions, but when I try to do anything I get the following File Access Denied message:


You require permission from (My Username) to make changes to this file.


Now my new 8.1 username is the same as my old Win 7 username, but I'm guessing it is referring to my old username in that message since I'm logged into my new one, even though the old one no longer exists. Does the file now belong to a phantom user? How do I fix this? Frustrating.

Thank you for your time!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
You have to take ownership of the Windows.old folder, by changing its security permissions to "Everyone", with Full Read/Write access.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Linux Mint 17.2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Toshiba Satellite C850D-st3nx1
    CPU
    AMD E1-1200 APU with Radeon (tm) HD Graphics 1.40 GHZ
    Memory
    12GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon™ HD 7310 Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1366 x 768
    Hard Drives
    Crucial M500 240GB SSD
    Mouse
    Logitech M525
    Internet Speed
    45/6 - ATT U-Verse
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    None needed. It is Linux.
    Other Info
    Arris NVG589 Gateway; Router - Cisco RV320; Switch - Netgear GS108 8-Port Switch & Trendnet TEG-S50g 5-Port Switch; Access Points - Engenius ECB350, Trendnet TEW-638APB; NAS - Lenovo ix2-4; Printer - Brother HL-2280DW; Air Print Server - Lantronix XPrintServer

    A/V UPS - Tripp-Lite Smart 1500LCD 1500 Va/900 W.
look up to the top left of this page and you will see Tutorials ,click it and type In the advanced search , Take ownership .have a good read ,now I have never had to do any of this myself ,so Im not sure what one to recommend
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    win8.1.1 enterprise
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Hinze57
    CPU
    AMD FX 6100 6core 3.30gHz
    Motherboard
    gigibyte ga-78lmy-s2p
    Memory
    4gig ddr3
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radon hd5000 Series
    Sound Card
    onboard realtek hd
    Monitor(s) Displays
    19" viewsonic/ 22"Samsung
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    128gig ssd Kingston
    80gig WD 10000 rpm spinner
    Case
    micro
    Keyboard
    microsoft curve 200
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless M215
    Internet Speed
    high speed 20
    Browser
    ie 11
    Antivirus
    windows defender
    Other Info
    updated enterprise apr 2/14
You have to take ownership of the Windows.old folder, by changing its security permissions to "Everyone", with Full Read/Write access.

When I try to do this, I get a lot of "Failed to enumerate objects in container" messages regarding various files within the Win.old folder. Am I doing something wrong? Thanks
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
You have to make sure you are giving ownership to "Everyone", along with the sub-folders in the Advanced section. You should be able to just drag any documents, photos, videos, music from the windows.old to the new install of 8. I do not suggest that you keep the files on the hard drive, in case something happens to the drive. Always keep a copy on either a NAS or USB pocket drive like the Toshiba Cavio.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Linux Mint 17.2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Toshiba Satellite C850D-st3nx1
    CPU
    AMD E1-1200 APU with Radeon (tm) HD Graphics 1.40 GHZ
    Memory
    12GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon™ HD 7310 Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1366 x 768
    Hard Drives
    Crucial M500 240GB SSD
    Mouse
    Logitech M525
    Internet Speed
    45/6 - ATT U-Verse
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    None needed. It is Linux.
    Other Info
    Arris NVG589 Gateway; Router - Cisco RV320; Switch - Netgear GS108 8-Port Switch & Trendnet TEG-S50g 5-Port Switch; Access Points - Engenius ECB350, Trendnet TEW-638APB; NAS - Lenovo ix2-4; Printer - Brother HL-2280DW; Air Print Server - Lantronix XPrintServer

    A/V UPS - Tripp-Lite Smart 1500LCD 1500 Va/900 W.
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