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Copying files from one server to another

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by aduran

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I am trying to copy some files and folders from an old Win NT server to a new Win 2k3 server. When I access the old server from the new one and copy the files and paste them in a local folder of the new server the files/folders get copied but they have the READ ONLY attribute on them and I cant get rid of it. The original files dont have this attribute on them. What am I doing wrong? I need to find a way to get these files copied over and since they currently exist on a Win NT machine I cant use a USB and the machine does not have a writtable CD on it.

Any suggestions are appreciated.

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by bizzo

Check what permissions you have on the folder you're copying the files to.

Are you able to uncheck the Read Only box of the files?

by aduran

I am able to uncheck the Read Only box of the files but when I click ok and then go back into the permissions the Read Only box is checked again.

by sue t

have you tried taking ownership of the files? It is in the Security window click the advanced button and then the owner tab. Will it allow you to take ownership?

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