How Do I let my Laptop with Windows 11 allow me to grant permission despite me being Admin.

Sarah Hiro 0 Reputation points
2024-06-24T00:31:23.6766667+00:00

I need help as I've been trying to clear up some space but my Laptop won't let me remove some Folders as I need Permission when I already I'm already the Main Administrator, posted some photo's for some proof. I'm soo lost as I'm not at all Tech Savvy and don't want to mess up something and ruining my laptop. thanks for the help as I'm getting a bit stressed.

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  1. Wesley Li 11,280 Reputation points
    2024-06-24T16:23:51.38+00:00

    Hello

    It seems like you’re already an administrator but still having trouble with permissions. Here are the steps to ensure you have administrator privileges on your Windows 11 PC:

    1. Log in to your Windows 11 PC as an administrator.

    Right-click on the Windows 11 start menu and click Settings.

    On the left pane of the Windows 11 settings page, click Accounts.

    Then, on the right pane of Your info screen, click on Family & other users.

    As soon as the Family & other users screen loads, click on the account you want to grant administrator permission.

    The account in question will expand, giving your access to additional options. When that happens, click on the Change account type option.

    Lastly, on the Change account type menu that pops up, click on the Account type drop-down and select Administrators.

    Finally, click the OK button at the bottom right corner of the Change account type pop-up menu.

    Once this is done, you should have full administrator privileges.


  2. Kapil Arya 8,541 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2024-06-25T17:36:12.3066667+00:00

    Hello,

    Seems like you lost admin rights. See if this fix helps you:

    https://www.kapilarya.com/solved-lost-administrator-rights-in-windows-11

    Let us know if this helps!

    Note: Included link in this reply refers to blog post by a trusted Microsoft MVP. 

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