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Old 03-28-2008   #1 (permalink)


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Extracting Files

I keep getting this error message that says need write privlages to destination folder check and see if there is enough space. can anyone help with this.

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Old 03-28-2008   #2 (permalink)


Windows Vista x64 Ultimate
 
 

Re: Extracting Files

Quote  Quote: Originally Posted by nacho68 View Post
I keep getting this error message that says need write privlages to destination folder check and see if there is enough space. can anyone help with this.
Where is the ZIP folder located? Where are you attempting to extract the files to? How much free space is on the destination drive?
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Old 03-28-2008   #3 (permalink)


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Re: Extracting Files

Quote  Quote: Originally Posted by Dzomlija View Post
Quote  Quote: Originally Posted by nacho68 View Post
I keep getting this error message that says need write privlages to destination folder check and see if there is enough space. can anyone help with this.
Where is the ZIP folder located? Where are you attempting to extract the files to? How much free space is on the destination drive?
the zip folder is on my desktop. i am tyring to extract the files to my users folder that is the default that comes up.
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Old 03-28-2008   #4 (permalink)


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Re: Extracting Files

It usually talks about Write Privlages if you're target is write protected, (Common on Floppy disks). Try logging on to an administrator account.
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