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Why can't I copy files from my laptop to external drive? When I copy it says that the file is no more in the computer. What should I do?

Jeff F
2014-03-22 14:10:22
What you should do is tell us the exact error message.
Jeff F
2014-03-26 22:39:26
Noroseheno,I need the exact error message from Windows or simply take a screenshot.
Hovsep A
2014-03-22 09:00:54
are they actual files that you can open or are shortcuts, maybe the files were deleted and not present in your pc?which version of windows you have.for checking just create a new file, then try copy paste.
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Hovsep A
2014-03-28 18:12:51
try this microsoft fix ithttp://support.microsoft.com/mats/system_maintenance_for_windows/en-usif you create a new profile, are you able to copy/paste?