How to copy folder as administrator

[river251]

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]

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.

 

[Layback Bear]

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

 

[Wamsert]

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

 

[river251]

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

 

[river251]

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.

 

[river251]

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!

 

[Layback Bear]

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

 

[MSClin]

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). :huh:

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.

 

[river251]

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.

 

[river251]

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

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.

Good point, will do, thank you.

 

[behutchins]

First off, Laybear, 'sfc /scannow' ONLY CHECKS WINDOWS FILES FOR ERRORS, AND WILL NOT STOP A FILE FROM BEING COPIED. That has to do with SECURITY SETTINGS.

THE MESSAGE SAYS, "YOU NEED PERMISSION TO PERFORM THIS ACTION." NOW, BY DEFAULT, DEPENDING ON THE FILE AND LOCATION, SOME FILES CAN'T BE MOVED BECAUSE SYSTEM (YOUR COMPUETER) HAS LOCKED THEM FROM BEING EDITED OR MOVED. HE WILL HAVE TO FOLLOW WEMSERT'S INSTRUCTIONS.

TO "SEE" IF HE'S ADMIN, WHY NOT JUST CLICK ON THE WINDOWS ICON ON THE BOTTOM LEFT, AND IN THE SEARCH BOX, TYPE IN USER ACC? IT WILL USER ACCOUNTS, SELECT IT, AND IT WILL TAKE YOU DIRECTLY THERE. IT WILL SAY ADMINISTRATOR RIGHT BELOW HIS USER NAME AND PICTURE. YOU ARE MAKING IT HARDER THAN IT NEEDS TO BE, RIVER. AND BESIDES, IF HE'S USING HIS "OWN" COMPUTER, OF COURSE HE'S GOING TO BE THE ADMIN. DUH.

 

[Layback Bear]

When I see this under the OP's systems specs

OS reephee was

I have to presume that the OP is not a computer professor and needs guidance.
I'm here to give guidance and using a tutorial in most cases is easier for new persons to computers.
I don't have a problem with your method, I just chose a different way. Plus we get a sfc /scannow completed if the OP is the Admin.

I know sfc checks for Windows 7 system file errors and repairs them if possible.

Sorry river251. I should of give you the tutorial by Brink to do the sfc /scannow.
Here you go.

SFC /SCANNOW Command - System File Checker - Windows 7 Help Forums

@ behutchins

Neither of us know who the computer is owned by. I try not to assume things.
While I typing this post, you do not know who owns the computer I'm using.

Also your Caps Lock button seems to be stuck on Caps.
Please check.

Jack

 

[river251]

Hi Jack, sorry for disappearing for a while, I'm back trying to solve this.

sfc /scannow does not work saying I must be an administrator (and apparently am not). It is attached.

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

 

[river251]

Thanks. I tried making myself owner of all the folders involved that I could think of, but I still get the same error I posted in the original link.

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.

 

[river251]

Hi, I did download and run this. Do I have to reboot to see the new "take ownership" in the context menu (I am trying to take ownership of a folder "MyStuff" that holds almost everything, and is on the C: drive, and everything in it). I am trying to copy these 14000 files before shutting down, my computer is having serious issues and I don't trust it to start back up. If I can get these files then I can reinstall the OS. But right now I'm stuck and looking at the prospect of losing 14000 files that I don't know what are.

Any suggestions welcome.

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

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.

 

[river251]

Not sure I understand what you are suggesting I should do here?

First off, Laybear, 'sfc /scannow' ONLY CHECKS WINDOWS FILES FOR ERRORS, AND WILL NOT STOP A FILE FROM BEING COPIED. That has to do with SECURITY SETTINGS.

THE MESSAGE SAYS, "YOU NEED PERMISSION TO PERFORM THIS ACTION." NOW, BY DEFAULT, DEPENDING ON THE FILE AND LOCATION, SOME FILES CAN'T BE MOVED BECAUSE SYSTEM (YOUR COMPUETER) HAS LOCKED THEM FROM BEING EDITED OR MOVED. HE WILL HAVE TO FOLLOW WEMSERT'S INSTRUCTIONS.

TO "SEE" IF HE'S ADMIN, WHY NOT JUST CLICK ON THE WINDOWS ICON ON THE BOTTOM LEFT, AND IN THE SEARCH BOX, TYPE IN USER ACC? IT WILL USER ACCOUNTS, SELECT IT, AND IT WILL TAKE YOU DIRECTLY THERE. IT WILL SAY ADMINISTRATOR RIGHT BELOW HIS USER NAME AND PICTURE. YOU ARE MAKING IT HARDER THAN IT NEEDS TO BE, RIVER. AND BESIDES, IF HE'S USING HIS "OWN" COMPUTER, OF COURSE HE'S GOING TO BE THE ADMIN. DUH.

 

[river251]

Hi Jack, sfw /scannow did not run, saying I need to be admin. I will try your tutorial now, thanks again for your help.

When I see this under the OP's systems specs



I have to presume that the OP is not a computer professor and needs guidance.
I'm here to give guidance and using a tutorial in most cases is easier for new persons to computers.
I don't have a problem with your method, I just chose a different way. Plus we get a sfc /scannow completed if the OP is the Admin.

I know sfc checks for Windows 7 system file errors and repairs them if possible.

Sorry river251. I should of give you the tutorial by Brink to do the sfc /scannow.
Here you go.

SFC /SCANNOW Command - System File Checker - Windows 7 Help Forums

@ behutchins

Neither of us know who the computer is owned by. I try not to assume things.
While I typing this post, you do not know who owns the computer I'm using.

Also your Caps Lock button seems to be stuck on Caps.
Please check.

Jack

 

[mitchell65]

River251
The bit you seemed to have missed in running sfc /scannow is you need to hit the Windows key then type cmd in the search box then right click "cmd.exe" in the context window that opens and choose "run as administrator". Then type sfc /scannow and hit Enter and the command will run.

 

[MSClin]

As mitchell65 said, don't forget that you need to right click CMD and choose "Run as administrator" to execute most commands.

By the way, did I understand that you've messed with the permissions of system folders? I need to know this so that I can show you how to restore the permissions...