Windows 10: You'll need to provide administrator permission to copy this file, delete this file, ...

Hi,I'm stuck on a problem.Recently, I have been unable to access my computer because it didn't work. A friend of mine decided to help me fix this problem and create a backup of my files.Now that I can use my files again, it shows a message that I need to provide administrator permission to do certain actions. It also prevents me to work because some software like Adobe don't let me work on the file because I need to provide permission. When I receive the message, I can press continue and it will do what I want. Problem is, I have to do this with every single file and folder. I don't want to

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"You'll need to provide administrator permission to copy this file"

Hi,

Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community. I understand that you have an issue with copying files from expansion drive to the computer.
I will surely help you to fix this issue.

To understand the issue better, I would need more information from your end.

• Is the issue specific with a file?
• Did you tried copying the file to a different location?

This issue could have occurred due to these reasons:

• 
  Permission issue.
  
• 
  Damaged files.
  

I suggest you to try the steps under the section Issue 2: I cannot access, change, save, or delete files and folders
in the following article and check if it helps.

"Access Denied" or other errors when accessing or working with files and folders in Windows

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2623670

Note:

1. Applies to Windows 10.

2. You may need to be logged on as an administrator to change file and folder permissions.

Hope this information helps. Reply to the post with updated status of the issue so that we can assist you further.

 

Java.nio.file - Copying files

You can't copy a folder, thats why it generates an exception (you are trying to copy a folder using a copy file function).
You probably need to list all the files inside that folder and copy one by one

 

Java.nio.file - Copying files

Issue was the above, so thanks temp02.