Cant copy too external HDD?


  1. moonbeep
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    Windows 7 Professional x64 SP1
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    Cant copy too external HDD?


    Hi Folks

    Been trying to copy MP3 files to my external HDD and they wont copy,strange thing is they copy to my pen drive?

    Anybody any ideas

    Thanks
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  3. preiius
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    Windows 7 Professional 64bit
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    What was the error message? Could be related to file and folder permission.

    Try taking ownership of your external hd, use shortcut below:
    Add "Take Ownership" to Explorer Right-Click Menu in Win 7 or Vista - How-To Geek

    Note do not change ownership of system or other folders if you don't know what you doing. It could seriously mess up your windows installation.
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  4. moonbeep
    Posts : 68
    Windows 7 Professional x64 SP1
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    preiius said:
    What was the error message? Could be related to file and folder permission.

    Try taking ownership of your external hd, use shortcut below:
    Add "Take Ownership" to Explorer Right-Click Menu in Win 7 or Vista - How-To Geek

    Note do not change ownership of system or other folders if you don't know what you doing. It could seriously mess up your windows installation.
    Thanks for that,Changed over too the usb port that the pen drive was working fine on.all seems well now!!
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