Error copying file or folders. Access is denied on Windows
Geeks - If you are trying to copy a file or folder and receive an error message saying "Access is denied," it means that you don't have the necessary permissions to access the file or folder. This can happen if the file or folder is in a location that you don't have access to, or if the file or folder is locked by another user or program.
To fix this issue, you can try the following steps:
Make sure that you have the necessary permissions to access the file or folder. If the file or folder is on your own computer, you can try giving yourself full control over the file or folder by right-clicking on it and selecting "Properties," then going to the "Security" tab and clicking on "Edit." From here, you can add your user account and grant yourself full control.
If the file or folder is on a network drive, you may need to check with the administrator of the network to make sure that you have the necessary permissions to access it.
If the file or folder is locked by another user or program, you may need to wait for the other user or program to release the lock before you can access it. Alternatively, you can try restarting your computer, which may release the lock on the file or folder.
If none of the above steps work, you may need to use a
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