Author: lloydrlevin
lloydrlevin
A software engineer by training, a freelance writer by profession, Levin Roy writes about all aspects of technology. He currently writes for Global American, Helpdeskgeek, Handy Recovery, and various other tech publications. After joining the industry as a front-end developer, Levin realized that he liked exploring and explaining technology more than being a cog in the corporate machine. So he switched careers to freelance writing, drawing from his technical knowledge to write problem-solving articles. When not writing about tech, he can be found dabbling in art and creative writing, dreaming up fantasy landscapes and stories of swashbuckling dragons.
Occasionally, when you try to open a file or folder in Windows 11, you will get an “Access denied” error instead. Let’s see how you can fix this issue and access your data. What is the “Access Denied” error? The “Access denied” error means exactly what it says – you have been denied access to a file or folder. Now, the reason for this can vary. Usually, this means that the file permissions do not allow your user account. Occasionally, it may also result from an overzealous antivirus blocking your access. These issues are easily fixed, but the more complex…
Some Windows Updates are notorious for messing up your computer instead of fixing anything. What can you do to recover missing data due to a failed update? Here’s a complete guide. Note: While you can easily recover deleted files, it’s best that you move quickly. As you continue to use your PC, the chances of overwriting increase. Therefore, it is advisable to swiftly recover your data before saving anything new on the same hard drive. Why is my Data Missing after a Windows Update? A Windows update is meant to update system services, so how can it deleted any data?…