Can't copy files to external drive


  1. chevyfever
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    windows 7 ultimate 32 bit
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    Can't copy files to external drive


    I recently installed Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit.I can plug an small pen drive and transfer from pen drive to computer and vice versa.But with WD mybook I can transfer to computer but not from computer to mybook.With Vista it worked perfectly.
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  3. whs
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    Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
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    That should work. I have a WD MyBook too and it works perfectly. What method are you using to transfer the files?
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  4. chevyfever
    Posts : 7
    windows 7 ultimate 32 bit
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    Send to
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  6. kodi
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    Windows 10 Pro x64
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    Do you get the same result when you; Copy/Paste or Drag/drop?
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  7. whs
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    Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
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    Try this: Context Menu - Add Copy To Folder and Move To Folder
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  8. chevyfever
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    No,copy/paste works ok.
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