Vista simply refusing to copy a file from my usb stick!!??

gizmo1990 · 6 Jul 2009 at 23:42

I've got an old program I want to copy onto my pc via a usb stick. Trouble is everytime I attempt it I get windows saying 'I'll need administrator permission to do copy this file' I press continue (because IAM THE ADMINISTRATOR!) and it promptly comes up with a dialog box saying Destination folder access denied. You need permission to perform this action.

WTF is going on here!? I simply don't get it. I am the admin on this pc?? I scoured the net and everyone mentions right clicking on the offending file (in this case a exe) and going to properties/security but each time I do it (remember its still on the usb stick) I get no security tab to select!!??

Can anyone help me out here and tell me how to fix this?

Mattus · 7 Jul 2009 at 03:09

Which folder are you trying to copy it to? The problem is with writing the file, not reading it.

(You won't get the security tab because the USB stick is formatted with FAT32 and the security features require NTFS.)

The Mad Rapper · 7 Jul 2009 at 07:59

I have no idea what the issue is, but the easiest way to resolve this is to e-mail it to yourself from another PC, or burn it to CD.

IAmATeaf · 7 Jul 2009 at 10:06

Are you trying to copy to the root folder on the destination? If so then I seem to remember having a similar problem so copy to a folder not in the root and then drag the copied folder to the root folder if it has to live there.

Simian · 7 Jul 2009 at 13:01

I had a similar problem trying to unzip a file to a folder in the programs directory (wanted to add some more icons to Rocket Dock) but it kept telling me the folder didn't exist. So I unzipped into my 'Documents' folder and dragged it over manually!..

Simples!

marmalade · 7 Jul 2009 at 13:14

Does the problem lie with the USB? I have bought crap usb sticks direct from China which I have had to bin! Formating this rubbish was interesting and unusual

gizmo1990 · 7 Jul 2009 at 18:38

Thanks for all the replies guys.

Unfortunately it's just not having any of it! :confused:

I've tried copying it all over my system and it won't work anywhere. I've also tried it in another machine (an xp one this time) at home and its doing the same thing!? wtf!?

Could the usb stick be faulty or something? Every other file copies perfectly!?

Raumarik · 7 Jul 2009 at 18:45

What's the file called? Try renaming it and then copy.

I've seen autorun.inf etc blocked by local security policies before.