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Old 01-19-2008   #1 (permalink)
Lunar Larry


 
 

Wont let me move FOLDERS administrator prob

Ok I just got my computer made my account wich is administrator and I was
copying my old files from my old XP pc to my new VISTA one .... but when I
tried to move the folders it said I needed to be the administrator to do that
.... but I am ... so My files dont delete or even move because I dont have
permission ... why is this...

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Old 01-21-2008   #2 (permalink)
cat


 
 

RE: Wont let me move FOLDERS administrator prob



"Lunar Larry" wrote:
Quote:

> Ok I just got my computer made my account wich is administrator and I was
> copying my old files from my old XP pc to my new VISTA one .... but when I
> tried to move the folders it said I needed to be the administrator to do that
> ... but I am ... so My files dont delete or even move because I dont have
> permission ... why is this...
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 01-21-2008   #3 (permalink)
Moeketsi


 
 

Re: Wont let me move FOLDERS administrator prob

here is a solution "turn off UAC" and you are in for good

"cat" <cat@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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> "Lunar Larry" wrote:
>
Quote:

>> Ok I just got my computer made my account wich is administrator and I was
>> copying my old files from my old XP pc to my new VISTA one .... but when
>> I
>> tried to move the folders it said I needed to be the administrator to do
>> that
>> ... but I am ... so My files dont delete or even move because I dont have
>> permission ... why is this...
My System SpecsSystem Spec
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