When I start FreeFileSync 11.14 as administrator under Windows 10 Pro 21H1, I am not able to drag ant folder to either the left or right sides. I get the forbidden icon - black circle with a line from top left to bottom right - when I do that.
If I start the program as non-administrator, all is fine.
I would like to backup as administrator in order to be able to copy locked files, and copy DACL/SACL/owner groups. The user interface says using administrator rights is required to do that.
Is this a known issue ? And what's the solution ?
Can't backup as administrator
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It is normal, you cannot drag and drop between programs started normally and as administrator.
Two solutions:
a) start FFS as administrator then use the browse button to select the folders to create your sync configuration
b) start FFS normally then use drag and drop the create your sync configuration.
Close FFS and start FFS as administrator to refine and test the sync configuration.
Don't forget to look at the Manual, at the FAQ and at the video tutorials.
Two solutions:
a) start FFS as administrator then use the browse button to select the folders to create your sync configuration
b) start FFS normally then use drag and drop the create your sync configuration.
Close FFS and start FFS as administrator to refine and test the sync configuration.
Don't forget to look at the Manual, at the FAQ and at the video tutorials.
