folders permissions messed up

I get this error, 0x80004005:Unspecified Error, when I try cut and pasting folders (but not files). But, when I copy paste folders that seems to work. However, programs that need access to the 'documents' folder to launch, also fail to launch.
I have a feeling this is connected to a windows update, however I only had a restore point a few days old and that didnt solve the problem.
Any ideas how to go about this would be appreciated.

 

This is what I'd try, although I'm not certain that it will work. Try both step 3 & 4:

Taking ownership of a folder using takeown.exe
Assign folder permissions using icacls.exe

https://www.winhelponline.com/blog/take-ownership-of-file-or-folder/

 

thanks ill try those

 

Also, depending on what type of account you're using, you might have to replace administrator with your account name.