Permissions

[Jerry]

This has probably been asked before but is new to me. I went to copy a file
from one folder and paste it in another folder. I have a 1000 times with
never a problem LOL.

For this one, I get a popup saying "You need permission to perform this
action", Try again or Cancel. How do I get permission to copy and paste
this file?

Thank you for any help

 

[Guest]

For this one, I get a popup saying "You need permission to perform this
action", Try again or Cancel. How do I get permission to copy and paste
this file?

Enable the UAC.

 

[Guest]

:

You need to take ownership of the folder you want to save into.

NO, it's not necessary!
With UAC enabled, the permissions are handled automatically.

 

[Jerry]

Thanks for the quick reply. That url tells how to take ownership of a file,
but NOT the folder I need to copy into, if that is what really needs to be
done.
Yes the file is being copied into a systems folder. Perhaps a short
explanation of how I have setup my programs would be helpful. I have 2
physical hard drives and each has 3 partitions. On the Master, C drive
contains only the OS, D drive is where I install all of my Programs and E
drive is for data only. Before each program is installed on D drive, I make
a root folder for that program, then install into that root folder.
Everything on the slave drive is strictly data, including the file I want to
copy and paste.
What I am trying to do is copy a .dll file into the root folder for a
program to expand it's functionality. If I read the instructions on the
url, I need to take ownership of the .dll before I can copy and paste it.
Is this correct?

LOL security is a wonderful thing, but this seems like the dog chasing it's
tail. I will give it a try and see what happens. I sure hope this does NOT
happen often.

 

[Rick Rogers]

Hi Jerry,

It means that the file you are trying to move likely has a system attribute
assigned. It is generally unwise to move these files as there may be a
program dependency involved.

If you know there is not, then simply alter permissions on the folder
housing the file, or do the MOVE/COPY from an elevated command prompt.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
My thoughts http://rick-mvp.blogspot.com

 

[Jerry]

UAC is enabled, it has never been disabled, so permissions are NOT
automatic.
Also the Move/Copy, I don't know how to use from the command prompt, but
will check help for that.

"You need to take ownership of the folder you want to save into". I never
did see how to take ownership of a folder. The only thing I saw as taking
ownership of a file.

Will keep trying I suppose. I really want this program function fully.

 

[Adam Albright]

UAC is enabled, it has never been disabled, so permissions are NOT
automatic.
Also the Move/Copy, I don't know how to use from the command prompt, but
will check help for that.

"You need to take ownership of the folder you want to save into". I never
did see how to take ownership of a folder. The only thing I saw as taking
ownership of a file.

While it is somewhat broken and doesn't always work as expected, files
can inherit permissions from the folder they are in. The idea being
you avoid having to change permissions one file at a time. In a
similar vain folders can inherit permissions from the drive their on.

So in theory at least if you take ownership of a hard drive then
folders on that drive and files in the folder should (lots of luck)
inherit whatever permissions the drive has been given. You can change
permissions for drives or folders the same way to do for files. Just
right click, properties, security tab on a drive or folder.

 

[Rick Rogers]

Hi Jerry,

Don't confuse UAC with permissions. UAC prevents executables/installers from
altering or adding to system files, it has naught to do with permissions.
Permissions define a level of access each particular account type has to
existing data files. If you go to Help and Support and search on 'take
ownership', you will find extensive information on how to do this.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
My thoughts http://rick-mvp.blogspot.com

 

[Jerry]

I think I have found exactly what I need at:
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/wind...ership-to-explorer-right-click-menu-in-vista/

That just one of many great pieces of information I found at that webpage
<assuming it is still valid>:
http://www.howtogeek.com/tag/windows-vista/

It is definitely worth taking a look.

 

[Jerry]

Good point brink, I see what you mean. It does replace Run as administrator
in some places which is very odd.