Gaining access to "All User" folders as local administrator

Anonymous
2019-11-15T22:58:58+00:00

New to Windows 10 (new  computer 3 days old!), but already needing help. I chose to create only a local account, and am the sole user, hence  administrator. Nevertheless, I am prevented from accessing "Documents," "Start Menu," and several other folders under "All Users." When I try to change the security settings for "All Users," I am prevented from doing so. I have tried a variety of suggested fixes found online, to no avail. Suggestions? Computer is toshiba Tecra; Windows 10 Pro. All I've installed so far is Firefox, Norton Security, and solitaire (gotta have it!). BTW -- I went with just creating a local account because I didn't want to have to tpe in a PIN to start the computer. With a local account, I was able to have a null password, therefore eliminating the need to do anything. The convenience otweighs the security risk to me.

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  2. Anonymous
    2019-11-15T23:42:20+00:00

    Wow! You sure do write quickly! I'll definitely take my time reading through all your suggestions. However, meanwhile, just for kicks, I right-clicked on "C:" and went to Security. Selected Administrator and put a check in the "Apply to folders, ...", then OK'd After saying Continue to a large number of denials (enough I had previously given up), it suddenly began speeding through folders and files. After a few more stop along the way, it eventually stopped. Went to File Explorer, clicked on All Users\Start Menu, and ...voilà...access!

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  3. Anonymous
    2019-11-15T23:48:55+00:00

    Glad to hear it. Let me know if there's anything else.

    Also when ready please mark the post which helped most as the Answer, to help others. A rating is also appreciated.

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  4. Anonymous
    2019-11-16T00:21:15+00:00

    Forgot -- will do!

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