What a hassle if an error occurred while applying security information to file or folder settings. So in this article, we will tackle the step by step to fixing it.
An Error Occurred While Applying Security Information: Causes Are
One of the hassles things you may meet. You can encounter it while changing various security settings.
After this error, message access denied will appear also. It happens you start moving, copying, or deleting the files.
This kind of error arises because it limits users from adding proper permits. And, it’s like there is no way out.
Other reasons are:
- Some files or folders are in “read-only’ mode. So it prevents user access or changes.
- You need to be the owner or have permission from the owner to perform valid action.
However, here are several steps that can be a help.
An Error Occurred While Applying Security Information: Solution Number 1- Disable the Read-only Mode
Disabled the Read-only mode is the easiest way to fix the problem.
But there is no harm in trying.
So how to do it?
Step 1: Open your “libraries” entry on the pc. Also, you can open any folder on your computer.
Step 2: Click on the “This PC” choice from the left side menu.
Step 3: Drive to the location where your problematic file.
Step 4: Right-click on the unsettled file. And click the “Properties” option from the setting menu.
Step 5: Stay in the “General”. Then look for the “Attributes” part.
Step 6: Clear the box next to the “Read-only” option. Then before you exit click first the “Apply” button.
After doing these steps, check to see if the problem still appears.
Solution Number 2- Get Ownership Of The File
This kind of method is like asking for permission from the owner. This may be an easy process.
Moreover, you will have full access to security properties. Just follow the steps.
Step 1: Open your “Libraries” entry on your PC. Or also you can open any folder on your computer. On the left side menu, click the “This PC”.
Step 2: Drive to the location or file where the issue is.
Step 3: You need to take possession of the “File or folder” located within. Right-click the folder.
Then click “Properties” next to the “Security” then after the “Advanced” button. If you did the following, an “Advanced Security Settings” will appear.
So you start to replace the “Owner” key.
Step 4: Click the “Change” link, next -> “Owner:” label. After this, the “Select User” or “Group” window will rise.
Step 5: Via “Advance Button” you can choose a user account. Or just type your own user account. Then click the “enter” and add a user account.
Step 6: This is only optionally, adjusting the owner of all subfolders and files inside the folder.
Lastly, select the check box “Replace owner on sub-containers and objects”. After, to change ownership click the “OK”.
But, if still failed by trying these steps you can use the Command Prompt.
