Windows 11 Access Denied error on C: share when Administrator
This can be caused by Simple File Sharing being enabled on Windows 11. You can switch this off using the following steps.
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Launch Windows File Explorer.
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Click the 3 dots icon on the Tools menu and select "Options".
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In the dialog that appears, select the "View" tab.
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Scroll to the end of list of options and turn off "Use Sharing Wizard (Recommended)".
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Click 'Apply', then 'OK' to close the dialog.
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Reboot your PC.
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