Windows 10: Unable to copy to an external drive

I have an external drive that I have used many times for storage; i.e., moving files from my desktop to the external drive. Now when I try to move files there, I get a message saying "You don't have permission to save in this location. Contact the administrator to obtain permission." I am the only administrator! How can I fix this? The drive is not full.

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Unable to copy or del from external drive

Hi Kinjal,

Regarding your issue with the Recycle Bin, you can use the System File Checker tool to repair missing or corrupted system files. For steps on how to run the System File Checker tool, check the following link:

Use the System File Checker tool.

Regarding your issue with needing special permissions when deleting or copying files from your phone to any external drive, let's try to isolate the issue by providing us the information below:

• Are your phone and external drive connected to your computer at the same time?
  
• Have you tried copying the files first to your computer then to the external drive?
  
• What is the exact error message that you receive when deleting or copying files?
  
• What is the name and model of your phone?

Looking forward to your response.

 

Regarding copying of files in external drive from pc

Hi,

The message that appeared on your screen may have occurred due to the possible missing files if you'll try to copy it that way. We suggest that you follow these steps on how you can copy the file together with it's properties:

• Right click on the application (Bully) and click Properties.
• On the application properties window, under the Shortcut tab, click
  Open File Location.
• The File Location window will open.
• Select everything. Copy and paste it to the external drive.
• The copying process may take a while depending on the type of files.

Let us know if you need further assistance.

 

Access Denied trying to copy from external drive

Hello,

We realize the inconvenience you are experiencing with copying file from external drive on C drive. We will certainly help you.

It would be grateful if you can reply to this questions in order to assist you further:

• Have you tried copying the file in some other location on your system?
• What is the exact error message you receive?
• Which all troubleshooting steps have you already tried?

We suggest you to try copying the file in Safe mode and check if you are able to. Follow the steps from link below:

Start your PC in safe mode in Windows 10

Let us know the results. We will be happy to assist you further.

Thank you.