How to change permissions in Windows 10 files, folders and more. Keeping data safe is a top priority, and it all starts with controlling who can access what. In this video, we'll break down how IT admins manage file and folder permissions in Windows 10, why it matters for security and the key differences between user and group access. Before we begin, be sure to subscribe to Ninja One's IT Video Hub and our YouTube channel for more tech content like this prerequisites for modifying permissions in Windows 10. Before changing any permissions, first identify the target object, whether it's a file folder, drive, or registry key. Knowing what you're working with helps determine the right steps for managing access effectively. Next, review the current permissions to understand who already has access for files, folders, or drives. Right. Click the item, go to properties and check the security tab For registry keys. Open the registry editor Reg edit to view existing permissions. How to change permissions for files and folders to add a user or group, and set permissions in security settings First, right click the intended file folder or drive and select properties. Then go to security. Next, click edit in the group or username section. Then choose Add in the dialogue box. Click advanced find. Now select the desired user or group from the list, and click okay. To confirm, select the added user or group. Set the desired permissions by checking, allow or deny. Then click apply and okay to save the changes. Next, if you want to remove a user or group from permissions, right, click the file folder or drive, go to properties security. Then click advanced. Find the user or group in the permission entry section, select it and click remove. Finally, click okay to apply the changes. You can also change the permissions through the security settings. Right? Click the object, go to properties security. Click edit in the group or username section. Then choose the user or group whose permissions you want to change. Select or clear the appropriate, allow or deny check boxes. Then apply and click okay to save the changes. Those are just some of the ways you can modify the permissions properly. Setting permissions is crucial for data security as improper configurations can lead to serious risks like data breaches and cyber threats. For more information, check out our official blog post on change permissions in Windows 10 files, folders, and more. Link in the description below. Be sure to subscribe to Ninja One's IT Video Hub and our YouTube channel for more tech content like this.