Vortex not able to access file(s)

[avnpa]

I have had Vortex installed for about 6 months with no issues. Today on opening Vortex with Skyrim SE as default loading game I got this "Vortex needs access to (several files in the Appdata roaming/local folders) but doesn't have permission. If your account has admin rights Vortex can unlock this file for you." I click give permission, another files comes up and I give permission for that this happens several times then begins to cycle through the list again. I am sure all files are set for write access and UAC is disabled. Checked the security tab and all on the list have full access. Do I delete Vortex and reinstall or am I missing something. I last closed the program with SSE as the program, I'd like to see if its just SSE or other programs as well but don't know if I can open it any other way. Any help appreciated

[HadToRegister]

It's because you have UAC disabled.


Turn on UAC

[avnpa]

OK, but I had turned this off a year ago, long before tis started. Thanks

[Pickysaurus]

Can you see if it happens for other games? Did Vortex close unexpectedly at any point? Does the issue persist after a system restart?

 

It sounds like one or more files are locked by something.

[avnpa]

Yes, after restart as well. Happens to fallout 4 as well. It does appear something is blocking it. I have deleted the file(s) and they are repopulate and updated but still have this issue.

[oswaldogold]

I have had Vortex installed for about 6 months with no issues. Today on opening Vortex with Skyrim SE as default loading game I got this "Vortex needs access to (several files in the Appdata roaming/local folders) but doesn't have permission. If your account has admin rights Vortex can unlock this file for you." I click give permission, another files comes up and I give permission for that this happens several times then begins to cycle through the list again. I am sure all files are set for write access and UAC is disabled. Checked the security tab and all on the list have full access. Do I delete Vortex and reinstall or am I missing something. I last closed the program with SSE as the program, I'd like to see if its just SSE or other programs as well but don't know if I can open it any other way. Any help appreciated

I have the same problem, how can I activate the UAC? and what is UAC

[HadToRegister]

 

I have had Vortex installed for about 6 months with no issues. Today on opening Vortex with Skyrim SE as default loading game I got this "Vortex needs access to (several files in the Appdata roaming/local folders) but doesn't have permission. If your account has admin rights Vortex can unlock this file for you." I click give permission, another files comes up and I give permission for that this happens several times then begins to cycle through the list again. I am sure all files are set for write access and UAC is disabled. Checked the security tab and all on the list have full access. Do I delete Vortex and reinstall or am I missing something. I last closed the program with SSE as the program, I'd like to see if its just SSE or other programs as well but don't know if I can open it any other way. Any help appreciated

I have the same problem, how can I activate the UAC? and what is UAC

 

 

 

UAC is in WINDOWS.

 

https://articulate.com/support/article/how-to-turn-user-account-control-on-or-off-in-windows-10