Joanne Posted September 8, 2015 Posted September 8, 2015 So I'm trying to move some old user docs to my archive drive and I'm getting this: I can move other files in the folder, just issues with the music ones! I am the owner. Why won't it let me move it!?
fairm010 Posted September 8, 2015 Posted September 8, 2015 Did you allow the ownership to propogate to all children?
Joanne Posted September 8, 2015 Author Posted September 8, 2015 OK turns out that owner was 'administrators' and despite being a part of that group it didn't like it. I have changed it to me and then allowed on sub-containers and it's worked. Wish there was an easier way than this though!!!
fairm010 Posted September 8, 2015 Posted September 8, 2015 Windows permissions are a nightmare but I have to say they are IMO the easiest to work with compared to some other OS's.
Joanne Posted September 8, 2015 Author Posted September 8, 2015 Yeah, I just cut them to a folder on the same drive, then owner-ed that folder and propagated. Wish I didn't have to archive like this, but space is a premium.
Patrick Posted September 8, 2015 Posted September 8, 2015 I have a regedit file that adds a "take ownership" option to explorer when you right click a file or folder. So when i get something tricky like this i can easily take ownership and archive it. Add "Take Ownership" to Explorer Right-Click Menu in Windows 2
cpjitservices Posted September 9, 2015 Posted September 9, 2015 I have a regedit file that adds a "take ownership" option to explorer when you right click a file or folder. So when i get something tricky like this i can easily take ownership and archive it. Add "Take Ownership" to Explorer Right-Click Menu in Windows +1 I have this to and it is a life saver!
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