How to copy folder as administrator

I am trying to copy a ~500gb folder from my C:/ drive to my backup E:/ drive. Most of it copies, but I ge the following error dialogue. I don't know how to copy as administrator. I causes me to lose 1400 files in the copy.
Can anybody tell me how to do this as administrator?

Thanks. Hope my attachment works.

I should add that I have given full control to all users (ADMINISTRATOR, Jim, Users, etc.).

MSClin said:

Try with this:

Right click on folder > Properties > Security > Advanced > Owner > Edit. Now make yourself a owner and apply. Keep in mind that it will take time for Windows to apply this, it's all depending on the size of the folder.

That's my ideal answer , thanks

MSClin said:

Try with this:

Right click on folder > Properties > Security > Advanced > Owner > Edit. Now make yourself a owner and apply.

Keep in mind that it will take time for Windows to apply this, it's all depending on how much files you have in the folder.

Thanks. That worked for one file. But when it's copying it says 1400 other files have the same problem. The folder security is already set to full control for all users. How can I make this change for all 1400 files?

Thanks!
Jim

MSClin said:

Try with this:

Right click on folder > Properties > Security > Advanced > Owner > Edit. Now make yourself a owner and apply.

Keep in mind that it will take time for Windows to apply this, it's all depending on how much files you have in the folder.

OK, maybe I didn't quite do that. I went to properties for the folder and the security tab, then edit, and for each user (User, Administrator, etc.) clicked on full control. So all users have full control. But I will try making myself the owner of the folder.

Thanks.

Layback Bear said:

You must be logged in as Administrator.

Can you open the CMD prompt and run 'sfc /scannow'?

Does the scan complete?

Please complete this tutorial by Brink so we can see your system specs.

System Info - See Your System Specs - Windows 7 Help Forums

Jack

Will do Jack, thanks much!

I'm always a bit confused by the administrator stuff. I am the only user of my PC and my user account is the administrator account (or AN administrator account, I think there is still an Administrator accouont even if it doesn't show on log in). So it never makes sense that if I am the administrator and I do something it tells me I need administrator priveledges. Makes me want to shoot my computer.

Thanks!

river251 said:

Thanks. That worked for one file. But when it's copying it says 1400 other files have the same problem. The folder security is already set to full control for all users. How can I make this change for all 1400 files?

Thanks!
Jim

Uhm, it should apply to every file in the folder (if you are setting yourself as owner in the folder settings, of course).

Anyway, if you really want a easy way to "take ownership" of folder or file, then download the .reg file below. It will add a entry in your context menu for "Take Ownership".

EDIT: I see now you posted 2 answers, the second indicating that you didn't follow the step as you should... Don't post like this, just edit your main post if you want to say something you missed to do.

Layback Bear said:

If you can run sfc /scannow successfully that tells me you do have Admin privileges.

It will also tell you if your system has any System File problems.

It's a win, win.

Jack

Will do thanks. Didn't have time last night but will tonight.