How to set Administrator privileges in managing files/ folders in Windows 7 64 bit

Discussion in 'General Software' started by MSwhip, Nov 11, 2010.

  1. MSwhip

    MSwhip Newbie

    I have 2 hard drives in my Dell Studio 540 Desktop. Running Windows 7 64 bit. Both drives have the OS installed. The original Master 500 GB has now become the Slave of an added 2 TB which became the Master Drive. When I boot from the new Master I am having issues trying to save files on folders. It tells me I need administrator authorization. so if it is an image it tells me it would save in the My Pictures folder.
    What can I do to change this? Can anyone help me with a step by step guide?*
    Thank you kindly
     
  2. Adrian Wong

    Adrian Wong Da Boss Staff Member

    Is your account set up as an Adminstrator account?

    Go to Control Panel -> User Accounts and click on Change your account type.

    If your account is set as Standard User, change that to Administrator.
     
  3. Chai

    Chai Administrator Staff Member

    I think it's the HDD permission right?
     
  4. Adrian Wong

    Adrian Wong Da Boss Staff Member

    That's only if he encrypts the HDD... or are you talking about something else?
     
  5. zy

    zy zynine.com Staff Member

    HDD User Permission. It's a pain in the ass whenever I install windows on the new Hard Disk. Old folders get it. What I do is:

    1. Right Click The folder, Properties
    2. Security Tab, Click Advanced
    3. Owner Tab, Click Edit
    4. Change it to current user.
     
  6. Chai

    Chai Administrator Staff Member

    Yeah, that's what I meant.
     

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