Access Denied at 'C:\System Volume Information' folder (Solved)

When you try to access the 'C:\System Volume Information' folder in Windows 10, 8, 7 or Vista OS, you receive the following error message: "C:\System Volume Information is not accessible. Access is denied". The "Access Denied" error is occurred because the "C:\System Volume Information" is a system folder that is used from Windows to store information about the system restore points and by default this folder is not accessible by users. 

If you want to bypass the "Access Denied" error in order to access and view the contents of the "C:\System Volume Information" folder then read this tutorial.

How to resolve the "Access Denied" error in 'C:\System Volume Information' folder (Windows 7,8,10)

1. Open an elevated command prompt (Command Prompt (Admin)).

2. In command prompt window, type the follow commands (Hit Enter after each command): *

* Note: Don't forget to replace the "AccountName" with your login account name.

• icacls "C:\system volume information" /grant AccountName:F
• icacls "C:\system volume information" /grant AccountName:F /t

– That's it. After executing the above commands you should have access to "C:\System Volume Information" folder.

More Info: After finishing your job, if you want to undo the changes, then give the following commands:

• icacls "C:\system volume information" /remove AccountName /t
• icacls "C:\system volume information" /remove AccountName

That’s all folks! Did it work for you?

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Konstantinos is the founder and administrator of Repairwin.com. Since 1995 he works and provides IT support as a computer and network expert to individuals and large companies. He is specialized in solving problems related to Windows or other Microsoft products (Windows Server, Office, Microsoft 365, etc.).

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