How to check or change File Permissions in Windows 10

Description: This article describes how to check and change file permissions for a file in Windows 10.

  1. Open File Explorer.
    Windows Desktop, Taskbar, File Explorer
  2. Locate the desired file. In this example, Test Document is that desired file.
    File Explorer, Test Document File
  3. Right click on the file and go to Properties.
    File Explorer, Properties
  4. Choose the Security Tab at the top to view current permissions.
    Test document properties, Security
  5. To edit permissions for certain users, select Edit.
    Security Tab, Edit
  6. To add an account, select Add.
    Security Properties, Add
  7. Type the username of the account in the Enter the objects names box.
    Add account box, Enter objects name
  8. Choose Check Names, then choose OK.
    Add account box, Check names, OK
  9. Select the checkboxes under Allow to give permission or under Deny to prevent access.
    security properties, Allow and Deny
  10. To remove an account from the list, select Remove.
    security properties, Remove
  11. Once permissions are set, choose Apply and then OK to save changes.
    Security Tab, Apply, OK

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