How to Fix ‘Access Control Entry Corrupted’ Error On Your Windows PC

Several Windows users often report about the occurrence of Access Control Entry Is Corrupt error when they try to change the Owner in the Advanced Security Settings. The error prevents these affected users from changing the Owner in Advanced Security Settings on their Windows PC and laptops. The occurrence of this error has been confirmed on Windows 7, 8.1 and Windows 10 version. When users click on OK after changing the Owner in Advanced Security Settings, a message appears in a yellow box showing Access Control entry is corrupted. If you are amongst these affected users from this error, then you have come to the right place. In this article, you can use the best methods that I have mentioned to resolve this in no time.

Source :-How to Fix ‘Access Control Entry Corrupted’ Error On Your Windows PC

By closing all Windows UWP applications

It is noted that this issue usually occurs due to UWP apps and games on your Windows PC. And if it’s the scenario then follow the steps below to close all UWP applications on your Windows PC:

• First of all, press Ctrl + Shift + Esc altogether to open up the Task Manager.
• Now, choose the Processes tab inside Task Manager section.
• After that, scroll through the list of Apps And Background Processes.
• Now, Right-click on the End Task on everything that is not important for the functionality of your computer.
• After closing each and every unnecessary app and process, modify the permission again, and the issue will be resolved.

By changing the Owner to users

it is another method you have to resolve this issue effectively. Many users have reported that they could resolve this issue by changing the Owner to users. To do the same, follow the steps listed below:

• First of all, choose the folder or file you are facing any issue with.
• Right, Click on it.
• Choose Properties from the available options.
• After that, choose the Security tab, inside the Properties tab.
• Click on the Advanced button located with Permissions option.
• Now, click on the Change button located with the Owner option.
• Type Users inside the Select user or group tab.
• Now, click on Check Names To verify.
• Click on OK to save the changes successfully and then click on Apply to make the change permanently.
• Check if the issue persists and modify the permissions accordingly.

By Performing DISM & SFC scans

System or file corrupted is another the biggest factor that can be the cause of this error on your Windows Pc or laptop. File corruption on your Windows system generally causes this issue. If it’s the scenario, then it’s best to perform SFC scan on your computer. To do so, follow the steps listed below:

• Press Windows Key + R to open up the Run dialog box.
• Type ‘cmd’ in it and press Ctrl + Shift + enter to open up an elevated Command Prompt window.
• Click on Yes to give admin access.
• Inside the elevated prompt command, type the command ‘sfc /scannow’ to run an SFC scan.
• After the scan is finished, restart the system, and the issue will be resolved.

Rdx Tango is a self-professed security expert; he has been making the people aware of the security threats. His passion is to write about Cyber security, cryptography, malware, social engineering, internet and new media. He writes for Norton security products at norton.com/setup

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