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Trying to backup my computer onto an external hard drive and I get message that I cannot copy several files without administrator rights, How do I get those on my HP Laptop 15?

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If you're simply trying to copy files and folders to an external drive in order to make a backup -- that simply will NOT work.  There are lots of hidden files and folders you can not get access to. This is NOT the way to make a backup.

 

The proper way to do this is to use an application designed to make image backups.  The one I use all the time is Macrium Reflect but they have retired their free version and I don't know what limitations the trial version has.

 

A free alternative that I also use is Hasleo Backup Suite.

 

You should try these out and see which one you like the best.



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