Access Denied when copying files to a USB/External HDD on Win10

Question

I have this problem for quite a while now. I tried searching the internet with possible solutions.

So far here are the things I have I tried but it is still the same:

1.) Changing my current profile to Admin. (I have done this multiple times and I assure you that my current settings are Admin).
2.) I changed some registry entries and did some restart. Nada.
3.) Tried doing the copying within command prompt. Nada

More info:

My laptop is Windows 10 Enterprise, an office laptop. My concern is that I cannot seem to copy anything from laptop --> to any external drives/usb. However, copying things from my external drive --> laptop seems to work fine effortlessly. That's why I am on limbo for many months now.

I would give a virtual hug for someone who can really help me on this. :3

TIA.

Answer 1

My guess would be a GPO that restricts writing anything to an external device.

Answer 2

Hi,

Firstly, please check if the USB drive has write-protection feature, if yes, we are unable to move files to the external drive.

If not, please check the method in the following article, check if it could work:

https://www.minitool.com/data-recovery/access-denied-copy-or-move-files.html

(Please note: Information posted in the given link is hosted by a third party. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy and effectiveness of information.)

Thanks for your time!
Best Regards,
Anne

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