Whats the best way to copy all files from one drive to another - GoFuckYourself.com

Myst · 03-30-2008, 01:06 AM

Im getting some access denied errors and I dont know why when using windows copy. Same thing with xcopy..

Basically I want to move all contents from one drive to another - I have no idea why sometimes it says access denied when the files are mine

who · 03-30-2008, 03:14 AM

you have to hit F5 (or F8 I can't remember which) during boot and do it from 'safe mode'

Yngwie · 03-30-2008, 04:03 AM

or you can change the permissions. If you have file sharing on, turn it off.

Than go highlight the folder or folders that you have the files that you want to move, right click, go to properties.

in there click on the Security tab select then click on Advanced, select the user you want to have access to these files, (whatever user you are) but you can make all the users on that list have full access just so you can move the files. After that you can edit the permissions so only you have full access..

Don't know if that helped or if I confused you, but that should work.

Myst · 03-30-2008, 05:58 AM

ive tried doing that permissions thing dozens of times but still i get the same thing..

Myst · 04-09-2008, 03:42 PM

ive tried doing that permissions thing dozens of times but still i get the same thing..

Marshal · 04-09-2008, 04:06 PM

try norton ghost...

Sosa · 04-09-2008, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by nettrust

try norton ghost...

That is what I always use. The only program from Symantec that I recommend.

Myst · 04-09-2008, 05:04 PM

norton ghost from what i remember always wants to do stupid shit like make a giant backup file or copy things exactly from one drive to another (including permissions). can it just do a simple copy of files or is that outside its scope?

GatorB · 04-09-2008, 05:10 PM

Start > Run > format c:

Myst · 04-09-2008, 05:16 PM

norton ghost from what i remember always wants to do stupid shit like make a giant backup file or copy things exactly from one drive to another (including permissions). can it just do a simple copy of files or is that outside its scope?

and wtf is with the nonsense of the ghost 'server' and 'explorer'

Sosa · 04-09-2008, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Myst

norton ghost from what i remember always wants to do stupid shit like make a giant backup file or copy things exactly from one drive to another (including permissions). can it just do a simple copy of files or is that outside its scope?

sorry, I figured that was what you were trying to do when you said copy all files.

GrouchyAdmin · 04-09-2008, 05:51 PM

Are both drives NTFS? FAT32 has a problem with files over 4GB.

xcopy32 source: dest: /s /e /x

Myst · 04-09-2008, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by GrouchyAdmin

Are both drives NTFS? FAT32 has a problem with files over 4GB.

xcopy32 source: dest: /s /e /x

tried that but it still wont copy files that have 'permissions' on them

sysk · 04-09-2008, 06:26 PM

you can boot from a linux livecd and do it

Spicoli · 04-09-2008, 08:10 PM

what, what, what?????

u can't copy windows while it's running!!!!

acronis is better then ghost.

plug in both drives, boot off acronis CD, then image drive,
unplug orig drive and boot off new drive.

have fun.

Spicoli · 04-09-2008, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Sosa

That is what I always use. The only program from Symantec that I recommend.

amen to that, but, since I've started using acronis, I now only use acronis ;-)

Spicoli · 04-09-2008, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Myst

Im getting some access denied errors and I dont know why when using windows copy. Same thing with xcopy..

i'm assuming your trying to stop using the old drive, and only use the new one, right???

Quote:

Originally Posted by Myst

Basically I want to move all contents from one drive to another - I have no idea why sometimes it says access denied when the files are mine

just cuz it's your 'puter, windows still ownes some of the files for itself. You don't have permission to mess with them............by default.

mynameisjim · 04-09-2008, 11:17 PM

Casper XP works well for complete drive copies. Pretty simple too, just 3 or 4 clicks and a very simple interface.

edit: The newest version is Casper 4.0, not XP.

V_RocKs · 04-09-2008, 11:34 PM

Take a large magnet. Rub it on the drive to be copied so it pulls all of the data into the magnet. Now rub the magnet on the empty drive and by the process of equalization it will transfer the infos to it.

No charge and no need to thank me. I am just a generous kind of guy!

viencarl · 04-10-2008, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by GatorB

Start > Run > format c:

try to update your anti virus and deep scan your pc
thats all

Madame0120 · 04-10-2008, 05:20 AM

Roy uses software called Ghost. http://www.symantec.com/norton/produ...r&pvid=ghost14

CurrentlySober · 04-10-2008, 05:42 AM

I tried using Ghost, but got so scared I had to switch it all off and go for a walk...

I dont like ghosts...

candyflip · 04-10-2008, 08:02 AM

We use Ghost here. My girl turned me on to it and it's a great tool.

03-30-2008, 01:06 AM	#1
Myst Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 4,707	Whats the best way to copy all files from one drive to another Im getting some access denied errors and I dont know why when using windows copy. Same thing with xcopy.. Basically I want to move all contents from one drive to another - I have no idea why sometimes it says access denied when the files are mine __________________ ICQ: 298-523-037

03-30-2008, 04:03 AM	#3
Yngwie I am an Alien from space Industry Role: Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 11,118	or you can change the permissions. If you have file sharing on, turn it off. Than go highlight the folder or folders that you have the files that you want to move, right click, go to properties. in there click on the Security tab select then click on Advanced, select the user you want to have access to these files, (whatever user you are) but you can make all the users on that list have full access just so you can move the files. After that you can edit the permissions so only you have full access.. Don't know if that helped or if I confused you, but that should work. __________________ ICQ: 16544251 - Skype: gator37 @ eastlink.ca - email: yngwie @ isys.ca

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Myst Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 4,707	ive tried doing that permissions thing dozens of times but still i get the same thing.. __________________ ICQ: 298-523-037

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Myst Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 4,707	ive tried doing that permissions thing dozens of times but still i get the same thing.. __________________ ICQ: 298-523-037

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03-30-2008, 03:14 AM	#2
who So Fucking Banned Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: ICQ #23642053 Posts: 19,593	you have to hit F5 (or F8 I can't remember which) during boot and do it from 'safe mode'

04-09-2008, 05:04 PM	#8
Myst Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 4,707	norton ghost from what i remember always wants to do stupid shit like make a giant backup file or copy things exactly from one drive to another (including permissions). can it just do a simple copy of files or is that outside its scope? __________________ ICQ: 298-523-037

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04-09-2008, 05:16 PM	#10
Myst Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 4,707	norton ghost from what i remember always wants to do stupid shit like make a giant backup file or copy things exactly from one drive to another (including permissions). can it just do a simple copy of files or is that outside its scope? and wtf is with the nonsense of the ghost 'server' and 'explorer' __________________ ICQ: 298-523-037

04-09-2008, 05:51 PM	#12
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04-09-2008, 08:10 PM	#15
Spicoli Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 306	what, what, what????? u can't copy windows while it's running!!!! acronis is better then ghost. plug in both drives, boot off acronis CD, then image drive, unplug orig drive and boot off new drive. have fun. __________________ hit me! ICQ: 498192465 get hookin up! jismfactory.com! tapthatbabe.com! some tits n ass! more tits n azz! get the gator - Unlimited Domain Hosting Only $9.95 a Month Never take life too seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway

04-09-2008, 11:17 PM	#18
mynameisjim Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,985	Casper XP works well for complete drive copies. Pretty simple too, just 3 or 4 clicks and a very simple interface. edit: The newest version is Casper 4.0, not XP. Last edited by mynameisjim; 04-09-2008 at 11:19 PM..

04-09-2008, 11:34 PM	#19
V_RocKs Damn Right I Kiss Ass! Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cowtown, USA Posts: 32,409	Take a large magnet. Rub it on the drive to be copied so it pulls all of the data into the magnet. Now rub the magnet on the empty drive and by the process of equalization it will transfer the infos to it. No charge and no need to thank me. I am just a generous kind of guy!

04-10-2008, 05:20 AM	#21
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