Location Is Not Available Access is Denied: 4 Methods to Try

Regain access to the folder/drive in no time

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Certain error messages, or rather notifications, are meant to protect your files. But being prevented from accessing, copying, deleting, or modifying a file/folder because of inadequate permissions is no fun. And theLocation is not availableerror does present a similar situation.

When you get theAccess is denied errorthat readsLocation is not availableon desktop in Windows 10, it’s usually a trivial issue and can be fixed in no time. Let’s find out all about it.

Why am I getting Location is not available access is denied?

Here are a few reasons you might be getting the error:

How do I fix Location is not available on Windows 10?

Before we start making major changes, here are a few quick things you can try:

Let’s now head to the solutions listed next.

1. Change permissions

That’s it! In most cases, reconfiguring the permissions and taking ownership of the affected folder/drive should fix theLocation is not availableerror in Windows.

2. Check the disk for errors

For theLocation is not available The parameter is incorrecterror, the best fix is to run Check Disk, a built-in tool, in Windows. It can fix a range of issues, in addition to identifying and repairing bad sectors.

3. View hidden folders and hide protected files

4. Perform in-place upgrade

The in-place upgrade usually takes a few hours to complete, but it wouldn’t delete any files, remove any apps, or reconfigure the chosen settings. The PC would be the same as before, except that all issues with the OS would be eliminated.

One of the solutions here should help get rid of theLocation is not availableerror in Windows 10. If none do, it could be an issue with the hard drive, one that requires physical inspection. So, you might consider consulting a hardware expert on the matter.

And while we are on the subject, find out what to do if theFile Explorer is slow, a problem reported by many.

For any queries or to share another solution that worked for you, drop a comment below.

Location Is Not Available Access is Denied: 4 Methods to Try#

Why am I getting Location is not available access is denied?#

How do I fix Location is not available on Windows 10?#

1. Change permissions#

2. Check the disk for errors#

3. View hidden folders and hide protected files#

4. Perform in-place upgrade#