0x800700522 is a Windows error message that warns the user about access to essential operating system files that should not normally be edited or moved to another location. However, if you're experienced enough, you'll encounter situations where there's a good reason to modify one of these folders. This guide provides several methods. To remove error 0x80070522 Required Privilege Is Not Held by Client.
How to remove error 0x80070522
Before moving on to the main solutions, it is recommended that you try to get administrator permissions so that you can resolve the error with minimal effort.
- Run as administrator: The most direct way to bypass Windows root folder restrictions is to grant administrative privileges. Administrative privileges give the user a higher license to modify system files and bypass errors. To grant these permissions, right-click on the desired file and select "Run as administrator" , confirm the UAC prompt, then you are free to do whatever you want.
- Use administrator account: Likewise, it grants Administrator accounts General permissions to monitor and control everything on your computer without dealing with any critical errors. Go to Settings -> Accounts -> Family & other users and click Change account type.Select "responsible" within “Account type”.
- Use the Terminal app to gain administrative rights: You can also use Windows Terminal To enable administrator privileges and perform advanced functions, right-click the Start menu and open “Windows Terminal (Admin)” and enter net user administrator / active: Yes to activate the administrator account, which gives you the required permissions to modify system files.
Now that you've achieved administrator privileges, you should no longer encounter error 0x800700522. If you're still experiencing it, skip to the more advanced methods below to resolve the issue.
1. Disable admin approval mode
UAC's administrator permission mode can lock many functions on your computer, including creating or modifying files within root folders. However, disabling it resolves the issue and only requires you to follow a few simple steps:
- Right click on start menu Open a window "employment".
- Type secpol.msc and click "OK".
- Go to "Local Policies" In the right panel and open Security options.
- Right click User Account Control: Run all administrators in Admin Approval Mode and select "Properties".
- While you are in the tab Local Security Settings , Choose “disabled” , Then click "OK".
- Restart your computer To save the changes and ensure that error 0x80070522 is removed from Windows
2. Edit the record
The Windows registry is the primary database for storing configuration settings for applications running on your computer. Modifying a DWORD key in the Registry Editor can fix "Error 0x800700522: A required privilege is not held by the client."
Note: Make sure to Create a registry backup On your device after opening the registry editor.
- Right click on start menu and open "employment".
- Type regedit and click "OK".
- Confirm the UAC prompt by clicking "Yes".
- Enter the following location in the address bar at the top and double-click the registry key: “EnableLUA” To open it:
Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
- not Value statements To "0" and click "OK" to confirm the changes.
- Click on the prompt Safety and Maintenance to restart the computer.
Advice: Fast Startup is an addition to recent versions of Windows.Find out what it can do for your system.
3. Change permissions of the root drive (C:/ drive)
Alternatively, you can locate the root drive on your computer. (C: / drive) Give yourself full control over everything. Doing so will prevent the operating system from preventing you from creating or modifying certain files on the drive in question.
- Right click on start menu and open File Explorer.
- Right click on Root drive (C:/ drive) and select "Properties".
- Go to Tab "Safety" and select "Release".
- Highlight the desired user, and click "full control" , Then “Apply -> OK”.
- Confirm the security claim by selecting "Yes".
4. Copy the file using Windows Terminal.
If you encounter Error 0x800700522: The requested privilege is not held by the client. When trying to copy a file to the root folder of your operating system, try an elevated Command Prompt instead. You just need to know the exact location and destination of the particular file.
- Right click on start menu and open “Windows Terminal (Admin).”
- Confirm the UAC prompt by clicking "Yes".
- Replace the characters in the command line below with the names and addresses of actual files on your computer, and paste them into PowerShell And press Enter. The line below copies the file. "C" located in the folder "B" And is located in the section “A.” The document will be transferred to the department. "D" and put it inside the root folder “E.”
copy A:\B\CD:\E\
- The last line should look like this:
copy d:\job\text.txt c:\windows\
Good to know: Know what to do if: Terminal app not working.
Gain complete control over your system
Microsoft has implemented built-in security features in Windows to prevent third-party programs and unskilled users from accessing critical system files. However, you can bypass these restrictions by allowing administrator permissions, disabling administrator approval mode, modifying registry files, and so on. Just remember. Create a system restore point in advance to avoid losing your data if something goes wrong.
