Many users of Windows-systems notice that sometimes when trying to delete or modify some object on the computer, the system does not allow this, but says, they say, ask permission from the Administrator to perform the action. With what it is connected, and how to get around such restrictions, it will now be considered.
When deleting a folder, the system writes: “Request Administrator permission”: what is the reason?
It is immediately worth noting that this situation is typical in the case when the user is working on the computer under his local account and he does not have the appropriate rights to delete or modify some files and folders or to reconfigure system parameters. Here, a request for Administrator permission to delete a folder or file looks quite logical.
But it also happens that the user himself is the administrator, but the system with enviable constancy requires permission. Why? Yes, just because, starting with the seventh modification of Windows, the so-called Super-Administrator (or rather, a system account with maximum privileges that other users do not even have an administrator level) appeared in the system. In addition, the appearance of such notifications only indicates that the user is trying to perform some actions on system files or directories, which are extremely important in ensuring the operability of Windows. So it turns out that your actions need to be confirmed with permission from a non-existent admin. However, the question of how to request Administrator permission to delete a folder or file is solved quite simply. To do this, you only need to log in under the administrator.
How to request Administrator permission to delete a folder: basic methods for solving the problem
In general, the very issue of obtaining permission can be considered somewhat incorrect. The solution to this problem does not come down to really getting confirmation on the performance of any actions, but to circumvent the requirements of the system by obtaining the necessary privileges and rights for this.
Speaking about how to request Administrator permission to delete a folder (file), it should first be noted that here you will need to perform several actions in two stages. At the first stage, it will be necessary to change the owner of the object, at the second - to establish additional rights for a specific user.
Change of ownership
So, first you need to find the desired file or directory in the "Explorer" or in any other file manager, then right-click to call up the submenu and select the property bar in it.
At the bottom of the security tab window there is a button for advanced options. After clicking on it, an additional menu will appear in which you need to pay attention to the owner of the object.
Nearby there is a parameter change link. We click on it and in the next window for selecting a group or user use the "Advanced" button, after which you should use the search button. The record of the desired user should be highlighted and the change confirmed twice by pressing the “OK” buttons.
Note that if the owner of the folder is changed, and not a single file, it is additionally desirable to put a tick in front of the owner replacement line for all objects and subcontainers. In this case, the files inside this directory will not have to be applied again.
Change advanced permissions for a user
However, this can only be called a partial solution to the problem of how to request Administrator permission to delete a folder (file). As a rule, especially important directories cannot be deleted even when changing ownership.
At the second stage, you should add your rights. You can do this from the same security tab with the above actions. In the window used to change the owner, on the permissions tab, change the access rights settings and set everything that is, first selecting the record of the desired user. Be sure to tick off the line for applying permissions to subcontainers, as was done when changing the owner.
If you can’t change anything in the frame or if there is no user record, click the Add button. By clicking on the subject selection link, we perform the above search actions and find the desired user. Next, we establish full access and be sure to check the line for replacing permissions for all child objects (additional security settings section). Only now, with confidence, it can be argued that a message requesting permission does not appear again, and the object itself can be changed or deleted without problems.
Using UnLocker Utilities
In order not to do such things, some users recommend using the UnLocker utility - such an unlocker. If it is not preinstalled in the system, the program can be found on the Internet.
After installation, the application integrates its own commands into context menus, where at the entrance you can select the line “Unlock all”. So, many people know that the administrator’s folder in the system is undeletable, and with the help of such a program it will be possible to perform any actions with it up to complete destruction. This applies equally to system objects and to undeletable or residual program files.
Conclusion
As already clear, it is very easy to get around the limitations of the system. But in this situation, you need to accurately understand the consequences of your actions with system directories and individual files, because incorrect intervention can only cause Windows to stop working, and the situation may turn out to be such that it will not work to restore the system. It remains to add that the above methods also work well when requesting from the TrustedInstaller service.