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.
- Open File Explorer.
- Locate the desired file. In this example, Test Document is that desired file.
- Right click on the file and go to Properties.
- Choose the Security Tab at the top to view current permissions.
- To edit permissions for certain users, select Edit.
- To add an account, select Add.
- Type the username of the account in the Enter the objects names box.
- Choose Check Names, then choose OK.
- Select the checkboxes under Allow to give permission or under Deny to prevent access.
- To remove an account from the list, select Remove.
- Once permissions are set, choose Apply and then OK to save changes.
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