Help - my files are stuck on my 2nd HDD!

[FunkyT]

I think I've inadvertently protected my 2nd HDD. I'd like to move the files off and onto an external HDD.

Here's the message I'm getting: "Cannot copy filename1: Access is denied. Make sure the disk is not full or write protected and that the file is not currently in use."

Is there an easy way to unprotect the disk please?

 

[FunkyT]

Update: I've managed to move some of the files/folders. Others, however, are still protected. When I try to adjust permissions I get "Windows cannot calculate the effective permissions for..."

Any ideas please?

 

[shimy182]

any options under property? like read-only settings?

 

[FunkyT]

Thanks but disabling "read only" doesn't seem to help

 

[Sp00n]

Have u tried a reboot perchance? This happened to me an my eternal USB hdd and i thought it was odd, rebooted and it hasnt reapeared since

 

[n3x]

its to do with the EFS (encrypted file system). are u logged in as the user who has access to the files?

 

[Pinkeyes]

Can you log in as the administrator and take ownership of the files ?