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Acer Backup Insufficient Permission

Member Posts: 1 New User

Each time I attempt to backup, I recieve a message at conclusion "Insufficient permission"  I would like to know what this means and how to deal with it?   Thank You

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  • ACE Posts: 793 Pioneer
    Answer ✓

    Try running your backup software as Administrator.

    (Right click stortcut and select 'Run as administrator'.)

    This will elevate your privilege level.

     

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  • Member Posts: 25 Troubleshooter

    Where are you tring to back . Is it on external hard drive or DVD?

  • Member Posts: 3 New User

    I  have same problem, I am trying to backup on to external hard drive.

  • ACE Posts: 793 Pioneer
    Answer ✓

    Try running your backup software as Administrator.

    (Right click stortcut and select 'Run as administrator'.)

    This will elevate your privilege level.

     

  • Member Posts: 3 New User
    Your suggestion worked. The help is much appreciated.
  • ACE Posts: 793 Pioneer

    Glad it worked for you.

    You can also set it to always run as Administrator if you wish:

     

    Right click shortcut

    Click Properties

    Click Advanced...

    Check Run as adminstrator

     

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