Cant download file to c drive windows 10

Posted 08 May - PM Hello,. I have Windows 10 and I would like to save files on my C: drive. I won't let me. It tells me I need elevated permissions to save to the C: drive even though I know I do.

The only way I can save a file on the C: drive is if I open the program for the file say Excel for a. You can now edit and save that file in the same folder without any issues. Edited by Lvlpost, 08 May - PM. Posted 09 May - AM Sounds like a saving at the root of C: with a standard user account is your issue.

Posted 09 May - PM Step 1. No, I'm actually an administrator. The problen is Windows 10 doesn't recognize that when I'm saving files. Don't know why. Posted 11 May - PM Nope. Posted 11 May - PM There is a nuclear option of resetting permissions and taking ownership using the command line but I am not sure if you want to go that route.

Posted 15 March - AM Topic closed, resolved. Reply to quoted posts Clear. Site Changelog. Sign In Use Twitter. Need an account? Register now! I've forgotten my password. When your drive location in your Internet Options is not the system drive, it can prevent you from downloading files. How to set the drive location as the system drive on Windows 10?

Refer to the following tutorial. Then, view the drive location under Current location. If the drive location is C:, you can close this window and move to the next workaround. If not, continue performing the following operations. Step 5: Click the Move folder button under Current location and select a folder in drive C:. After selecting a folder, click the OK button to save the change. Step 2: Switch to the Security tab, click the Internet icon, and click the Custom level… button. Step 3: Scroll to Downloads and make sure all options are enabled.

Step 4: If you make certain changes, save the changes, and then restart your computer. Here take Google Chrome for example. When data and cache have been removed from Google Chrome, check whether you can download your files now.

If you still fail to download anything, please reinstall Google Chrome. Detailed guides for how to clear cache for one specific site in Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Safari, Opera browser, etc.

Networking faults can be a symptom of virus infection. How to perform a virus scan? You can try Windows Defender. Windows Defender is a Windows built-in antimalware product that is preinstalled on your computer. Follow the steps below to run this product for virus scan. Step 5: Click the Advanced link, choose Full scan , and click the Scan now button. If your computer is infected with viruses, Windows Defender will remove it and you will be able to download files from the Internet again.

Is Windows Defender enough? If you have doubts about this question, please read this post carefully. Through the text, you may find the answer. There is a chance that programs on your computer like third-party antivirus, Windows Defender, and Windows Firewall block certain files from downloading.

So, in this case, you need to disable these programs. Details required :. Cancel Submit. Hi, Thank you for posting your concern on Microsoft Community.

I would suggest you to follow the below mentioned steps and check if it helps: A. Click the Security tab. Click OK. Make sure the box for Replace owner on subcontainers and objects is checked H. Click Apply , Ok I. Wait till it changes ownership. Might take some time Let us know if you need more information and we'll be glad to assist. How satisfied are you with this reply? Thanks for your feedback, it helps us improve the site. Hi, I am having the same issue here.

Again I am the only one using this laptop, no one else is; I am the administrator. In reply to FreddyTravieso's post on August 19, Hi, I am having the same exact thing after upgrading from 7 to In reply to A. User's post on August 13, A subscription to make the most of your time. Try one month free. This site in other languages x.