Permission denied to copy my own files


  1. Posts : 7
    Windows 7 64 bit
       #1

    Permission denied to copy my own files


    Hi there,

    I know there have been a lot of tutorial/tips on how to deal with permission when you need to copy files on Windows 7. I have turned off UAC, take the ownership of the folder and all sub-folders/files ... but still I have not been able to copy quite a few files in one of my folder.

    Windows 7 (Ultimate/64bit) pop up a warning box saying that I need a permission from myself to be able to copy those files. If I click Yes, it still won't happen.

    Is there any fix to this? Thank you.
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  2. Posts : 2,039
    Several, including Windows 7 x64 Ultimate
       #2

    Access control and ownership are not the same thing as permissions.

    Windows 7 Access Denied: Permission & Ownership

    See also:

    Some files may be locked. Use this;

    http://lockhunter.com/

    Regards....Mike Connor
    Last edited by Brink; 06 Apr 2011 at 22:37. Reason: added links
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  3. Posts : 6,285
    Windows 10 Pro X64
       #3

    What files and folders are you having this problem with?
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  4. Posts : 7
    Windows 7 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #4

    Thanks for your replies.

    I have take the ownership of the files and gave myself permission. But I still can't copy the file ... in fact I don't have read permission on the files.

    I tried lockhunter and it didn't help.

    The files are image files ... free icons that I downloaded from the Internet sometime ago.
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  5. Posts : 6,305
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #5

    You may want to try enabling the Built-in Administrator Account and copying the files. This should then make minor changes to the file permissions, allowing for future copying.


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  6. Posts : 5
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #6

    Please let me know the what is the error messages you are getting
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