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Discussions about copy permissions on WindowsForum.com focus on issues encountered when copying files between Windows versions, such as from XP to Windows 7. Users report that even after disabling UAC and taking ownership, some files fail to copy due to permission errors. Common themes include needing administrator permission for certain files, troubleshooting file ownership and access rights, and dealing with large numbers of files that partially copy. The tag covers practical advice for resolving copy permission problems in Windows environments.
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    Windows 7 Can't copy certain files to Win 7

    I'm trying to copy a series of files from my old XP machine to the new Win 7 machine. I've turned off User access control, I made myself the owner of the machine, etc., the files on the old machine have no permissions preventing the copying. I am the owner of both machines and there is no...
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    • access control access denied admin rights copy permissions data transfer embroidery files file extensions file issues file management file names file ownership file transfer firewall help request migration pc transfer permissions tech support windows 7 windows xp
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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