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March 22, 2022
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Insufficient Permissions Problem when trying to move or rename folder.

  • March 22, 2022
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I am attempting to move a folder into another folder and I keep getting the following message:
The operation cannot be completed because you do not haqve sufficient permissions.

I have tried emptying my cache in Bridge and also tried closing and reopening Bridge. Didn't work.
Can someone please tell me how to fix this problem.
Thanks

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jbm007
Community Expert
Community Expert
March 23, 2022

When this happens to a specific folder R-click that folder and check its file permission's.

Windows is goofy  sometimes.  Some app enforce the requirements some don't

Also some register issues can cause it.

What I indicate to people on windows that use a external drive is to go into the windows system settings and under each device name check the power management profile. This is especially important for laptops.

Windows power management will shut down USB devices to save power. Causes all sorts of problems.

Unfortunately windows 11 makes that harder to do.

I would check each folder when it happens and make sure you have permission to make changes to the folder

PECourtejoie
Community Expert
Community Expert
March 23, 2022

Hello! I'll move this to the Bridge forum. 

Does the external disk go to power save mode? does it happen as soon as you connect it, or after a given time only?

melissapiccone
Community Expert
Community Expert
March 22, 2022

It says you are on Windows, macs can have permission issues. I'm a Mac user. Are you writing to your internal drive or somewhere else?

Melissa Piccone | Adobe Trainer | Online Courses Author | Fine Artist
marg3049Author
Participant
March 22, 2022
I don't know what you mean by writing to my internal drive? I am simply
trying to change the name of a folder.
melissapiccone
Community Expert
Community Expert
March 23, 2022

Where does the folder live, on your c drive or an external or a server?

 

Melissa Piccone | Adobe Trainer | Online Courses Author | Fine Artist
melissapiccone
Community Expert
Community Expert
March 22, 2022

Are you able to move the folders outside of Bridge? Maybe it's a permissions issue on your computer. 

Melissa Piccone | Adobe Trainer | Online Courses Author | Fine Artist
marg3049Author
Participant
March 22, 2022

Hi,

Yes, I can move folders around when I'm not in Bridge. And it only does this sometimes, not with all folders. I am also getting the same message when I try to rename a folder - but again, only some times, not always. Any suggestions?