Cannot change file permission in windows 11

Question

I'm trying to update a third-party program (Glarysoft Malware hunter), but I keep getting file write permission problems. I tried several times to change the permissions on C:\Program Files (X86)\Glarysoft\Malware Hunter, but I couldn't change the CREATOR\OWNER permission. According to an answer on this site ( https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/cannot-change-read-only-file-attributes-using/b02b2254-cd4d-4e50-a68a-cae8c748d086), I have to go into Terminal and use the "attrib -r +s C:\Program Files (x86)\Glarysoft\Malware Hunter" to change the attribute. Unfortunately, the (x86) causes the command to blow up. How do I input "Program Files (x86)" without blowing up the command? Many thanks.

Answer 1

Usually to take ownership of a folder you would follow these steps:

Right-click on a file or folder.

Select Properties.

Click the Security tab.

Click Advanced.

Click "Change" next to the owner name.

Click Advanced.

Click Find Now.

Select your username and click OK

It does seem unusual that you would need to follow these to updates the app, I would first try to run the update installer as an administrator. If this doesn't work then uninstall and reinstall using the latest installation package.

Answer 2

Personally, I would avoid all Glarysoft utilities

If you wish to use a free malware scanning utility see Malwarebytes

Answer 3

Hi, I'm Elise, and I'd be happy to help with your issue.

If you close the path in quotations like:

attrib -r +s "C:\Program Files (x86)\Glarysoft\Malware Hunter"

This should work.

Kind Regards,

Elise

Answer 4

Elise, I have good news and bad news. The good news: the quotes worked--there was no indigestion in Terminal. The bad news: the command had no effect. What can I try next?:

Answer 5

I'm not sure of the background of what you are trying to achieve with this app, could you give some further context and I'll try to assist?