Trying to run FreeFileSync on a recent Windows 8.1 build.
I can select source and destination folders from both computers.
I can Compare ok, but when I try and Sync, I get the messages:
Cannot set directory lock for "\\Home-win7\d\ABB Documentation\".
Cannot write file "\\Home-win7\d\ABB Documentation\sync.ffs_lock".
Error Code 5: Access is denied. (CreateFile)
Followed by:
Cannot write file "\\Home-win7\d\ABB Documentation\sync.tmp.ffs_db".
Error Code 5: Access is denied. (CreateFile)
Any clues why this is happening? I can copy files both ways manually through Windows Explorer.
This issue occurs with all folder pairs I select. This above is just an example.
Unable to run FreeFileSync
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Anyone there able to help? Might have to revert to SyncToy if I can't resolve this issue!
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Check your permissions. It says access denied.
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I've given read write access to "everyone" and also ran FFS as administrator. From the same user account login I can copy/modify/create any files across the two computers manually.
I'm probably missing something straightforward, but can't think what.
I'm probably missing something straightforward, but can't think what.
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If you have nothing useful to contribute it's better to stay quiet...jongatarz
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Maybe run as admin the installation file itself.
Therefore uninstall FFS and reinstall it as admin.
Maybe it can help.
Therefore uninstall FFS and reinstall it as admin.
Maybe it can help.
