Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Fix Folder Access Denied, You Need Permission to Perform This Action in Windows 11/10 [Solved]

This tutorial focuses on resolving the “Access Denied” and “You Need Permission to Perform This Action” messages when working with folders in Windows 11 and Windows 10. It covers the topic of Windows folder permissions, file access problems, administrator privileges, and permission-related errors. The guide is useful for users searching for Windows access denied troubleshooting and folder permission solutions. It provides an overview of the issue and relevant troubleshooting areas without walking through the specific steps used to resolve the problem.

Issues addressed in this tutorial
Folder Access Denied Windows 11
Folder Access Denied Windows 10
You Need Permission to Perform This Action
Windows folder permission error
Windows file access denied
Folder permissions Windows
Windows administrator permissions
Cannot access folder Windows
Windows permission troubleshooting
File and folder access problems

Access Denied errors can prevent users from opening, modifying, moving, or deleting certain files and folders on a Windows computer. This tutorial discusses common reasons Windows may restrict access and explains the general role of permissions and administrator privileges. It is relevant to users experiencing file access problems, protected folders, or permission-related errors in Windows 11 and Windows 10. The video provides an overview of folder access troubleshooting without detailing the individual steps for addressing the issue.