Hey everyone! I've run into a bit of a problem after a new IT guy messed with a user folder on our file server. Now I'm unable to access it at all. I've tried logging in with domain admin, local admin, and even the system account, but I keep getting an 'access denied' message. I can't use the takeown and icacls commands because they also throw the same error. What's even stranger is that the folder has a weird icon that I've never seen before. Here's a link to what it looks like: https://postimg.cc/QBLYn8Ry. Anyone have any ideas on how I can fix this?
3 Answers
Is that folder compressed? If so, restoring it from a backup might be your easiest bet. Just a thought!
Do you know if there's a group with access to the folder, even just for read permissions? If you can get yourself added to such a group, you could use RoboCopy with the /xb switch to copy the files elsewhere without retaining permissions. It's something I've done when I've locked myself out before. Trust me, I have a PowerShell script ready to help with permissions now!
The IT guy did back up the folder, but I'm trying to delete the current one so I can restore the backup.
That icon looks a bit weird...could be the groove explorer overlay. Check out this old post that talks about similar issues: [link](https://superuser.com/questions/1464376/windows-folder-with-green-icon-and-two-people). Also, remember that permission errors might happen if the folder's in use. Maybe try to get more details on what changes were made. And hey, it happens to everyone, so don't be too hard on the new guy!
I appreciate the advice! Someone mentioned it's a redirected shared folder, but I can't seem to access its properties.
I do have a shadow copy backup, but I can't even delete the current folder to restore it.