Can't copy files over network

jdcrutch · 12-04-2004, 07:12 PM

Hi. I'm trying to copy files from my Win2K Pro laptop to my WinXP desktop. I've done it hundreds of times before. Now I get an error: "Cannot copy filename: Access is denied. The source file may be in use."

I have Admin rights and the source file is not in use. Same problem in safe mode.

Network is through a Netgear RT-314 gateway router, and I don't think the router has anything to do with the problem.

Any ideas?

**johnwill** · 12-05-2004, 02:36 PM

Well, you may have a virus, or perhaps you need to run CHKDSK to fix any disk structure issues on that disk.

jdcrutch · 12-05-2004, 09:38 PM

Thanks for the suggestions, but AVG says my computer is free of viruses, and a disk scan doesn't find any problems.

Could it make a difference that the source directory I'm trying to copy from is new? Is there a setting I need to change?

12-04-2004, 07:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
jdcrutch Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 3 OS: Windows 2000 Professional	Can't copy files over network Hi. I'm trying to copy files from my Win2K Pro laptop to my WinXP desktop. I've done it hundreds of times before. Now I get an error: "Cannot copy filename: Access is denied. The source file may be in use." I have Admin rights and the source file is not in use. Same problem in safe mode. Network is through a Netgear RT-314 gateway router, and I don't think the router has anything to do with the problem. Any ideas?

12-05-2004, 02:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,787 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Well, you may have a virus, or perhaps you need to run CHKDSK to fix any disk structure issues on that disk. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

12-05-2004, 09:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
jdcrutch Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 3 OS: Windows 2000 Professional	Thanks for the suggestions, but AVG says my computer is free of viruses, and a disk scan doesn't find any problems. Could it make a difference that the source directory I'm trying to copy from is new? Is there a setting I need to change?