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Can't copy file with green filename, access denied

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Mar 15, 202641764 views
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Using Windows Explorer under XP I see some of my files have green filenames. When I try and copy one of these files I get an error reporting Access denied. The My pictures folder also appears with green text and I have a large number of photos from family holidays I don't want to lose. I need to ba…

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Your files are probably encrypted. Reference: Using File Encryption. TechNet reference -- Encrypting File System in Windows XP Because of the unique nature of encrypted files, different results can occur when moving or copying encrypted files betwee…

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