Can't copy and replace existing file


  1. Posts : 170
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64
       #1

    Can't copy and replace existing file


    I cannot copy a file and replace an exiting file:

    No messages, not even "file exists"; this includes drags and copy/paste.
    Get "file exists" on "Save As.
    On "Cut" "Error 0x80070490: Element not found"

    I have to physically delete the file and paste the new one. This is not a protection problem, it is just a simple text file that I created for the test in 2 different folders. This is the first time I have ever seen this including Win 3.1. Thanks....

    Win 7 - 64 bit, Home Prem.
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  2. Posts : 1,426
    7 Pro
       #2

    This can be a ton of things... let's start with the basics.

    Antivirus?
    IE toolbars installed/enabled?
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  3. Posts : 170
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64
    Thread Starter
       #3

    AntiVirus: Microsoft Security.
    No IE Toolbars, using Firefox.
    Firewall: Comodo.
    Made some changes to .msstyles. Do not remember when this could have started, but it is very recent.
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  4. Posts : 170
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64
    Thread Starter
       #4

    OK, I changed the .msstyles file to the original and the problem went away; so what could .msstyles affect that would cause this problem?????? Thanks again...
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