Thread: I can't copy or paste

Fresh install of Vista SP2 ultimate, cant copy a file from desktop into the documents folder or anything similar! Can copy files to desktop though.

Error: 'You need permission to perform this action'. WTF!?

Edit: Permissions for the directory im trying to copy into seem normal as well.


Account is an administrator account.

I have tried the 'take ownership' fix where i applied a reg entry and can now shift + right click a file and press take ownership of the directory; i did it for the whole users directory no luck. - Makes me mad im having to do this just trying to copy a file!

I have tired the fix of finding windows explorer in the start menu and right clicking and pressing 'run as administrator' as well.



Thanks

This is just a shot in the dark have you tried disabling UAC?

Also have you tried using the hidden administrator account to achieve this, I think it gives even higher administration privileges.

Try right clicking the file and use "Send To" My Documents instead.