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I cannot copy files from my computer desktop to Dropbox; get message that administrator privileges are needed. However, I am administrator of my computer and my Dropbox. See attachment
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This is why I hate dropbox. I just want my files, which are physically on my computer, to be copied to another folder and it says I don't have permission. But I do, I am the only user and only administrator on my computer. It wont let me delete the folder either! They are my files, my computer, and I don't even use dropbox anymore. I turned off all firewalls and antivirus, still doesn't work. I tried making the files "full access" to "everyone" but the changes don't stick for some reason. There are no processes using these files.
I CANT DELETE THE FILES EITHER!
Hey @wdstoner, thanks for nudging us here!
Could you try the following steps to reset the folder permissions on your computer?
Let me know if this helps!
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