How to Fix Error Code 0x80070005: Access Denied on Windows Server 2022

Here are various methods to resolve error code 0x80070005: Access denied on Windows Server 2022:

1. Run the application with administrative rights: Right-click the application and choose 'Run as administrator' to grant it elevated permissions.
2. Verify permissions: Ensure that the user account has the required permissions to access the file or folder. Right-click on the file or folder, select 'Properties,' then go to the 'Security' tab.
3. Turn off User Account Control (UAC): UAC might hinder file and folder access. To disable it, navigate to Control Panel > User Accounts > Change User Account Control settings and adjust the slider to 'Never notify.'
4. Temporarily disable antivirus software: Antivirus programs can occasionally prevent access to files and folders. Try turning it off momentarily to see if it fixes the issue.
5. Utilise Command Prompt: Open Command Prompt as an administrator and execute the command: 'icacls [path to file or folder] /grant [username]:(F)' to provide full access to the specified user.
6. Examine file or folder ownership: If the file or folder is owned by a different user, you might lack permission to access it. To change ownership, right-click on the file or folder, select 'Properties,' go to the 'Security' tab, click 'Advanced,' and then the 'Owner' tab. Select the desired user and click 'OK.'