Here’s how to do that.

After modifying the folder permissions, you should be able to save files without any problems.

This will allow you to freely access, modify, and save files in that folder.

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The best part is that these tools allow you to take ownership of multiple folders at once.

Most of the time, you might fix such issues by running the program with admin rights.

Right-tap on the program thats giving you the error and selectRun as administrator.

Folder Permissions window

SelectYeswhen the User Account Control (UAC) prompt appears.

After that, try saving your file in the desired folder.

Itll automatically detect and fix any compatibility issues with your program and attempt to fix the error.

Folder Security Settings window

Heres how to run it.

After completing the above steps, see if you could save files without getting any errors.

If you do this, check that to re-enable your antivirus program afterward.

Change Folder Owner on Windows

you might temporarily disable User Account Control on Windows to see if that fixes the error.

Heres how you’ve got the option to go about it.

This is more of a workaround that you could use if the above methods don’t work.

Advanced Security Settings for a folder

This can happen if some of the user account files associated with your account become corrupted.

If the error does not appear, it means that there is an issue with your user account.

In this case, your best option is to create and switch to a new user account.

Program Compatibility Troubleshooter

When you boot into Safe Mode, Windows only runs with essential drivers and programs.

There areseveral ways to boot Windows into Safe Mode.

If this method works, its likely that a program or service in the background is causing the problem.

User Account Control Settings window

Apps and programs that you’ve installed recently are more likely to have caused the issue.

Microsoft Account Sign-In Window