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Brass Contributor

Nov 15, 2020

File Explorer Error

Hi All, Need some help with the following error. I have many folders in my external HDD. While accessing a particular folder I am getting an error and none of the folders is accessible. Can...

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KapilArya

MVP

Nov 16, 2020

Hello sandipgumtya365,

You need to configure the permissions to get inside the folder. So you can either take ownership of the folders or set permissions as mentioned in this fix:

https://www.kapilarya.com/fix-you-dont-currently-have-permission-to-access-this-folder-windows-10

Let us know if this helps!

Note: Included link in this reply refers to blog post by a trusted Microsoft MVP.

sandipgumtya365
Brass Contributor
Nov 16, 2020
KapilArya Hi Kapil thanks for your reply. I just tried on one subfolder. It can be opened now. However, the contents are not playable (the subfolders contain songs). How can I do it for the main folder as there are 100+ subfolders, applying individually is very difficult. Can you suggest what to do for the entire folder?
- KapilArya
  MVP
  Nov 16, 2020
  sandipgumtya365, while you take ownership, make sure you check Replace owner on subcontainers and objects option.
  - sandipgumtya365
    Brass Contributor
    Nov 19, 2020
    KapilArya Thankfully the folders are now accessible but none of the content (MP3s) are playable, not in WMP or VLC /Groove.