Garry Shape
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c:\programdata constant permission issues
Not sure when this started but it was past couple weeks.
I just keep running into the same problem over and over.
I've already tried the "Take Ownership" shortcut of the folders and every, single, subfolder, but no luck.
This c:\programdata folder CONTINUES to constantly put itself in ReadOnly, and I can never uncheck and apply. I verified my account is the owner and that I have Full control over every subfolder and file, but I still can't do things like install software that puts shortcuts into the c:\programdata\microsoft\w indows\sta rt menu directory.
I just keep running into the same problem over and over.
I've already tried the "Take Ownership" shortcut of the folders and every, single, subfolder, but no luck.
This c:\programdata folder CONTINUES to constantly put itself in ReadOnly, and I can never uncheck and apply. I verified my account is the owner and that I have Full control over every subfolder and file, but I still can't do things like install software that puts shortcuts into the c:\programdata\microsoft\w
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You said that this this problem has been prevalent for a couple of weeks? That's very unusual. Just to be thorough, have you already done a full scan with your antivirus software as well as a quick scan with Malwarebytes? It would help to eliminate malware as the root cause of the problems.
Beyond that, it may be a good idea to check your System Protection settings and see if you can drop back to a snapshot of the operating system prior to when the problems first started:
How to Do a System Restore in Windows 7
Beyond that, it may be a good idea to check your System Protection settings and see if you can drop back to a snapshot of the operating system prior to when the problems first started:
How to Do a System Restore in Windows 7
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Or I can keep trying to install programs to see if they're able to write their lnk shortcuts to the Start Menu.