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Wrong permissions for Windows Search directories: you can do

  • Dec 14, 2025
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What to do if you get into Windows, the error message "Wrong permissions for Windows Search directories"? All the info you will find in this practical tip.

Wrong permissions for Windows Search directories - what to do?

  • You first need to enter the search term "Search" in the Windows search and open the Tool "identify problems with Windows Search and fix".
  • In the next window click on "Advanced" and select the Option "repair automatically". With "Next" to start the wizard. Wait until this is completed.
  • The Problem is still exist, try to create a new account. Login and try to use the Windows search.
  • In addition, it can help if you take it out of the "system control" in the "indexing options" once more under the magnifying glass and make sure that all relevant folders are present.
  • If you get in Outlook, this error message, switch to the "indexing options" and click on the "Advanced" Tab. Here, it must be activated under "file types" Option in the "East".
  • In most cases, improper access concerns the rights of for this Problem. So go through the in the indexing options specified folder and right click on it.
  • In the "properties" you need to provide in the tab "safety" all administrators, or only the "full access".
Windows: Incorrect Permission
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