You do not have sufficient rights to perform this operation [EXPERT FIX]

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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While attempting toformataUSB flash drive, moving somefiles,or renaming the mediafiles, you may come acrossYou do not have sufficient rights to perform this operationerror. Theerrorcan occur due to several reasons, and most of the time can be resolved by making some changes tofileproperties and security. At times, the user may also require to takeownershipof thefileto fix the issue.

Users shared their concerns about the problem on the Microsoft Support forum.

This is the error message I receive when attempting toformata stand-alone backup hard-drive. I am the administrator of the system and it is a drive I have formatted and used before, mind you. I did recently have to unplug the drive without being able to go through the process of “safely removing hardware.” Any ideas?

Learn how to fix this with the instructions we provided below.

Why I don’t have sufficient right to format my USB flash drive?

1. Enable Admin Account

Log off and log on the administrator account and try to rename thefilethat was giving you theerror.

2. Format the Drive from the Disk Management Tool

3. Use Command Prompt to Format the Drive

4. Take Ownership of the File or Drive

Close the Properties window and try toFormatthedriveagain. Check for any improvements.

You do not have sufficient rights to perform this operation [EXPERT FIX]#

Why I don’t have sufficient right to format my USB flash drive?#

1. Enable Admin Account#

2. Format the Drive from the Disk Management Tool#

3. Use Command Prompt to Format the Drive#

4. Take Ownership of the File or Drive#