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Old 01-06-2005, 11:05 PM   #1
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cannot paste after copying

when trying to paste any file or folder after copying it by clicking right on the file or folder, or control+ins, or control+c, or from edit menu, it does not work. some time it work, some time it does not. paste option is not enabled when it is not going to paste but sometime it is enabled and paste work happens. i am not understanding that when it is pasting or when it is not. i have scanned with antiviruses(updated). please give me the sol.n as it is emergency
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Old 01-06-2005, 11:24 PM   #2
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which O/S are you useing ?
are you sure that you have permission to alter and change the files/folders.
loged on as admin. ?
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Old 01-07-2005, 12:16 AM   #3
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which O/S are you useing ?
are you sure that you have permission to alter and change the files/folders.
loged on as admin. ?

i am using windows xp. i have only one login ie administrator. i login with administrator.
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Old 01-07-2005, 09:58 AM   #4
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Try dragging the file/folder to where you want it with the RIGHT mouse button and dropping it - does a menu pop up? It should - choose move here, copy here, or create shortcut here, whatever you want.
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