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# Permission Error

```
PermissionError: [Errno 13] Permission denied: 'C:\\Program Files\\Autodesk\\Maya2022\\scripts\\xgtc\\xgTools_user.py'
```

#### **Cause:**

* This happens because your current user account does not have sufficient permissions to read, write, or modify the `xgtc` folder inside Maya’s installation directory.

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#### **Solution:**

1. Navigate to the `xgtc` folder inside Maya’s installation scripts directory:

   ```
   C:\Program Files\Autodesk\Maya2022\scripts\xgtc
   ```
2. Right-click the folder → **Properties**.
3. Go to the **Security** tab → click **Edit**.
4. Under **Group or user names**, select **Users** (or your current account) and turn on **Full Control**.
5. Apply the changes and close the dialog.
6. Restart Maya and try launching Groomer’s Tool again.

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#### **Tip:**

* On some systems, you may need **administrator privileges** to change permissions inside `C:\Program Files`.
* If possible, installing or copying `xgtc` to your user scripts folder (`Documents\maya\<version>\scripts`) can avoid permission issues.