According to some users, Access Denied error usually appears after updating Windows system. Fortunately, you are not the only one who has experienced 'Access Denied' error on Windows 10/8/7. It is annoying when Windows tells you are not allowed to access folders or files on your own PC. But I get the error that 'Folder Access denied - Need to provide admin permission to delete this file'.
'I am simply trying to delete a few unused folders.
