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FIX: You do not have sufficient privileges for this resource
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Some internet users reported encountering an issue when trying to access different links.
You do not have sufficient privileges for this resource or its parent to perform this action. Click yourbrowser‘s Back button to continue
This is an error message that displays when trying toload a page, blocking access to the link.
This is a common issue that occurs when attempting to accessforumthreads.
In order to have a better understanding as to why thiserroroccurs, we made a list with the root causes of this issue, along with solutions to help you avoid encountering theerror.
How do I fix the privilege browser issue?
1. Try using a different browser
If you already have anaccountfor the specificforumyou want to access and you are sure that the thread still exists, try usinga different browser.
There are plenty ofinternet browsersto choose from: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Edge. But thebrowserof our choice is none of those. It’s Opera One, another Chromium-based browser packed with plenty of tools and features.
This nifty piece of software, based on the Chromium platform certainly has a lot of things going for it.
Let’s start by saying that this Opera One is basically the privacy-oriented Chrome, with support for all extensions and features that Chrome uses, while keeping you anonymous and safe online.
If there’s a chance of geo-restriction causing theerrorat hand and preventing you from accessing a certain webpage, use the built-in VPN service, change your IP, and access it with ease. not only that but Opera One also comes with it’s own built-in AI.
Opera One
2. Create a forum account
Access restrictions could be set byforummoderators. Certainforumsonly allow their registered members to view threads on their platform.
Registered members also have the ability to post on theforumand send private messages to otherusers.
If you’re not able to access specificforumcontent, become a member of thatforumby creating anaccountand logging in to access theforumprivileges.
3. Manually search for the desired thread
Sometimesmoderatorschange existing thread links for different reasons. If you have a thread link saved and you want to access it, the access will be denied, as your specific link doesn’t exist anymore.
In order for you to find the thread you wanted to open, you would have to perform a manual search.
Go to the mainforumpage and find the search box allowing you to find results within theforum. Type in specific keywords from the thread title and hit theSearchbutton. If there are no search results, then the thread that you are looking for might have been removed.
4. Thread was removed
Getting forwarded to the error page might as well mean that the link is now missing. For different reasons, theforummods sometimes delete threads, making the initial link nonexistent.Therefore trying to access that specific link would be impossible. But, the webpage is still cached in the search engine, thus it appears like it’s there, while obviously, it isn’t.
We hope that you found useful our quick guide on fixing thebrowserrestriction error. If you liked this article, leave a comment in the comments section below.
Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer.
She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies – AI and DNA computing in particular.
Prior to joining the WindowsReport team, she worked in the corporate world for a number of years.
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Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina is a Windows fan since forever, especially interested in AI, emerging technologies, privacy, and security.
