windows drive protected after clean install

[DragonReborn]

so my windows install got borked so i formatted drive and did a clean win 8 install (not win 8.1). everything seems to be happy except the entire c: is "protected." can't even make a new folder without a pop up saying I need administrator approval (I am the only user and i am the admin).

any idea why this has happened? i know this somewhat a common issue but there doesn't seem to be clear instructions on WHY it happens and what's the cleanest way to fix

here is short video showing the problem...seems like it's no longer in the top folder of my windows drive but is in random folders like program files

http://www.swfcabin.com/open/1397196494

thanks!

 

[ViRGE]

seems like it's no longer in the top folder of my windows drive but is in random folders like program files

What you're describing is not a bug or malfunction. Program Files is a protected operating system location and requires Admin authorization to make any changes, including creating new folders. This is so random applications are not modifying other applications.

 

[DragonReborn]

fascinating...great to know! appreciate the input