how do I get administrator permissions on my hp laptop 15?

[musket3]

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?

[WAWood]

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.