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Windows 7: How do i get rid of need permission to replace a folder?

30 May 2010  
andjayik

Windows 7 Ultimate
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How do i get rid of need permission to replace a folder?

I want to copy and paste some files into another file but i keep getting you need permision to do this? How do i get permission?

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30 May 2010  
zigzag3143

Win 8 Release candidate 8400
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Quote   Quote: Originally Posted by andjayik View Post
I want to copy and paste some files into another file but i keep getting you need permision to do this? How do i get permission?

You can either take ownership of the files, or add yourself to the group that owns it. there is a shortcut to take ownership here. Take Ownership Shortcut

Let us know if you need help


Ken
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30 May 2010  
andjayik

Windows 7 Ultimate
120 posts
 
 

ive done that and still get the message
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30 May 2010  
Brink

64-bit Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 & Windows 8 Enterprise
47,741 posts
Texas
 
 

Hello Andjayik,

Did you also "allow" your user account "full control" of the folder and it's contents after taking ownership of them?
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30 May 2010  
andjayik

Windows 7 Ultimate
120 posts
 
 

How do u do that?
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30 May 2010  
andjayik

Windows 7 Ultimate
120 posts
 
 

Uac is dissabled.
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30 May 2010  
Brink

64-bit Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 & Windows 8 Enterprise
47,741 posts
Texas
 
 

Quote   Quote: Originally Posted by andjayik View Post
How do u do that?
The yellow TIP box at the Take Ownership link posted above can help show you how to.
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