There's nothing worse than seeing "Access Denied" on files and folders you know you're allowed to use. Here are some quick fixes for this frustrating bug.

This guide shows you how to successfully access the Access Denied a restricted folder and its content on Windows 11/10 using different methods.

Make your account the computer's administrator to fix Access Denied errors. Set the account to an admin in User Accounts settings to gain access.

You may get Access Denied or other errors when accessing or working with files and folders in Windows 11/10. Here's what you can try to address the issue.