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trying copy files y hard drive external drive on network.  i can read on external drive.  however, when try copy files, following:  "destination folder access denied.  you need permission perform action."  how fix this?

hi william,

you need give permissions file/folder, follow steps below:

• right-click file , select properties.
• click on security tab.
• click advanced in lower right.
• in advanced security settings window pops up, click on owner tab.
• click edit.
• click other users or groups.
• click advanced in lower left corner.
• click find now.
• scroll through results , double-click on current user account.
• click ok of remaining windows except first properties window.
• select user account list top , click edit.
• select user account list top again , in pane below, check full control under allow, or control need.
• you’ll security warning, click yes.

note: on files essential windows, you’ll “unable save permission changes… access denied” warning , cannot change it.

hope helps. should need further assistance.

regards.

Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC