'access is denied' when saving a file


  1. spiderplant0
    Posts : 14
    Windows 7 Home Premium (x64) (build 7600) English
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    'access is denied' when saving a file


    Hi, I have an external HDD that contains data originaly created with a windows XP PC. When plugged into my Windows 7 PC, I cant seem to be able to save changes. E.g. if I dbl click on a .txt file to open it in notepad, make changes and then try to save it, notepad says 'access is denied'. Similarly for ultraEdit. If I launch UltraEdit selecting 'run as administrator' this solves the problem. But that doesnt help when opening files by dbl clicking on them.

    Under file properties, I have checked the files does not have a read-only attribute, and the Administrators group has full-control. I have changed the file-ownership to me. I am configured as an Administrator rather than a Standard-user.

    If I create a new file on this drive with the Windows 7 PC, I can save changes no bother.
    I have compared the file properties for the 2 files and the only difference I can spot is that the newly created file has me listed under the Security tab; whereas the old file only has group names listed.

    What have I missed please (other than turning off the UAC)?
    (Or does anyone know how to launch a program 'as administrator' by right-mouse clicking over the file in Windows Explorer?)
    Thanks.
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  3. Lemur
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    Is the external hdd formatted as NTFS?
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  4. logicearth
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    Use your user name not your group for permissions.
    Or use the "Everyone" account.
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  6. spiderplant0
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    Lemur, Yes it NTFS. I've also tried it with another HDD (also formatted NTFS) and it has the same problem.
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  7. StuberB
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    one of the following might be the issue:

    you don't have ownership of the file (Security Policy) or you don't have permission to write to removeable storage (Group Policy) . . .
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  8. spiderplant0
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    Thanks logicearth that worked. I selected the entire drive and ticked the 'full-control' box for the 'everyone' account. I can now edit and save files on the drive.
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