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ang8385

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I can't transfer files from my powerbook to my frens firewire external hard drive, in the permission it says i can only read but no other options.

Anyone please tell me how.
 
Single click on the external HD, then go to File>Get Info then go under Ownership & Permissions, see if you can change them. If you can't and their faded out, then I'd say you have to reformat the external HD so you can use it.
 
musicpyrite said:
Single click on the external HD, then go to File>Get Info then go under Ownership & Permissions, see if you can change them. If you can't and their faded out, then I'd say you have to reformat the external HD so you can use it.
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Im afraid i can't change bcoz other options don't even exist. Is there any software i can change it without formatting ?
 
ang8385 said:
Im afraid i can't change bcoz other options don't even exist. Is there any software i can change it without formatting ?
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Can your friend change the permissions then you can try again? Hook up the hard drive to your friend's Mac, have him set the permissions to Others: Read & Write.

Also, under Details is their a Lock next to the Owner box? Try unlocking it (your friend may have to enter his password) and then you could change it from your end.
 
emw said:
Can your friend change the permissions then you can try again? Hook up the hard drive to your friend's Mac, have him set the permissions to Others: Read & Write.

Also, under Details is their a Lock next to the Owner box? Try unlocking it (your friend may have to enter his password) and then you could change it from your end.
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The hard drive is windows format, so im not sure how to deal with it
 
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