Can't save to c:\root anymore


  1. barend
    Posts : 126
    Windows 7
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    Can't save to c:\root anymore


    Without any apparent reason I'm not allowed to drop files in the root anymore.
    Checked:
    - yes I am the aministrator (I'm the only one here)
    - drive is fully shared within my little network (PC - Notebook - Netbook)
    WLAN and LAN working fine: through LAN cable to the router/dsl modem, through WLAN to the portables.
    Anyone?
    Thanks, Barend
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  3. whs
    Posts : 26,210
    Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
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    Check the permissions.
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  4. barend
    Posts : 126
    Windows 7
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       New #3

    Yes of course I did all that!
    Anyone else with a meaningful idea?
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  6. hoganth
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    WinXP / Win 7 / Win 8.1 64bit Dual Boot
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    There used to be a limit on the number of files that could be contained in a ROOT Directory. Don't remember exactly which OS's.
    I'm not sure that applies today but you might want to pursue that route.
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  7. logicearth
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    Windows 10 Pro (x64)
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    How bout....not putting files in the root of C:?
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  8. karlsnooks
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    MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
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    I strongly agree with Logicearth.

    Avoid at all costs putting files & folders into the root directory.
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