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XCOPY Access Denied: How to Fix This Error
Enabling XCOPY is often very effective for most users
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Updated onAugust 12, 2024
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If you attempt tocopy files or folders with the XCOPYcommand but lack the required permissions, you may encounter the XCOPY access denied error. We explore this issue and recommend some solutions in this guide.
You may also want to check out our other extensive guide that tells you what to do whenan unexpected error keeps you from copying fileson your computer.
Why do I get the XCOPY access denied error?
The most common reasons include the following:
You will need the terminal for most of our preferred solutions, so check out our detailed guide if youcan not open the Command Prompt as an admin.
How can I fix the XCOPY access denied error?
Before you try the solutions, we recommend this quick workaround:
If you still do not have success, proceed to the solutions below.
1. Enable XCOPY
2. Take ownership of the file or folder
3. Use the T or Y parameters
These steps are quite easy to follow; if you have followed them properly, you should have no other issues with denying XCOPY access.
If this command isn’t working, there are others you can use, and we described all of them in ourcopy vs xcopy vs robocopyarticle.
You may look at our other comprehensive article if youcan not move files on your computer. Lastly, if you think we skipped any solutions, please let us know in the comment section below.
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Afam Onyimadu
Windows Software Expert
Afam is a geek and the go-to among his peers for computer solutions. He has a wealth of experience with Windows operating systems, dating back to his introduction to Windows 98. He is passionate about technology amongst many other fields. Aside from putting pen to paper, he is a passionate soccer lover, a dog breeder, and enjoys playing the guitar and piano.
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Afam Onyimadu
Windows Software Expert
Afam is a geek and the go-to among his peers for computer solutions. He has a wealth of experience with Windows operating systems.
