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Why do I get file permission errors when saving documents on USB .
When using a USB flash drive with Word, at times I get a 'file permission
error' when trying to save a document. The drive is only about 20% full, but if I delete some other Word files, then I can save the new file. This happens with an existing Word file that I have previously created and saved, and then edited and then used the 'SaveAs' command to rename it and to save it. That's when I get the 'file permission error'. |
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Why do I get file permission errors when saving documents on USB .
It's usually best not to use Save As on *any* kind of removable media
(especially floppies, but even including USB drives). Instead, save to the HD and Copy or Send to the USB drive. -- Suzanne S. Barnhill Microsoft MVP (Word) Words into Type Fairhope, Alabama USA Word MVP FAQ site: http://word.mvps.org Email cannot be acknowledged; please post all follow-ups to the newsgroup so all may benefit. "Glennh" wrote in message ... When using a USB flash drive with Word, at times I get a 'file permission error' when trying to save a document. The drive is only about 20% full, but if I delete some other Word files, then I can save the new file. This happens with an existing Word file that I have previously created and saved, and then edited and then used the 'SaveAs' command to rename it and to save it. That's when I get the 'file permission error'. |
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Why do I get file permission errors when saving documents on U
I don't think that's the problem. Plus, if I save to my hard drive first, I
am wasting time and loading up my hard drive with files that I don't want there. Also, when I get this error message, if I delete some files from the flash drive, the error message goes away and I can store the file. Lastly, I have never before seen your recommendation on saving to hard drive before you save to removable media. Is this a generally accepted practice? "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote: It's usually best not to use Save As on *any* kind of removable media (especially floppies, but even including USB drives). Instead, save to the HD and Copy or Send to the USB drive. -- Suzanne S. Barnhill Microsoft MVP (Word) Words into Type Fairhope, Alabama USA Word MVP FAQ site: http://word.mvps.org Email cannot be acknowledged; please post all follow-ups to the newsgroup so all may benefit. "Glennh" wrote in message ... When using a USB flash drive with Word, at times I get a 'file permission error' when trying to save a document. The drive is only about 20% full, but if I delete some other Word files, then I can save the new file. This happens with an existing Word file that I have previously created and saved, and then edited and then used the 'SaveAs' command to rename it and to save it. That's when I get the 'file permission error'. |
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Why do I get file permission errors when saving documents on U
Yes, saving to any form of removable media is generally discouraged. When
you save a Word document, Word creates a variety of temp files in the folder where the document is saved. Over time, these can accumulate to the point where they fill the available space, especially on a floppy disk. In the case of a CD, Word either can't create the needed temp files or can't delete them when you close the document, exacerbating the problem. In addition, if you happen to remove the disk after closing the document but before Word is through swapping files, you will end up with an irretrievably corrupted document. -- Suzanne S. Barnhill Microsoft MVP (Word) Words into Type Fairhope, Alabama USA Word MVP FAQ site: http://word.mvps.org Email cannot be acknowledged; please post all follow-ups to the newsgroup so all may benefit. "Glennh" wrote in message ... I don't think that's the problem. Plus, if I save to my hard drive first, I am wasting time and loading up my hard drive with files that I don't want there. Also, when I get this error message, if I delete some files from the flash drive, the error message goes away and I can store the file. Lastly, I have never before seen your recommendation on saving to hard drive before you save to removable media. Is this a generally accepted practice? "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote: It's usually best not to use Save As on *any* kind of removable media (especially floppies, but even including USB drives). Instead, save to the HD and Copy or Send to the USB drive. -- Suzanne S. Barnhill Microsoft MVP (Word) Words into Type Fairhope, Alabama USA Word MVP FAQ site: http://word.mvps.org Email cannot be acknowledged; please post all follow-ups to the newsgroup so all may benefit. "Glennh" wrote in message ... When using a USB flash drive with Word, at times I get a 'file permission error' when trying to save a document. The drive is only about 20% full, but if I delete some other Word files, then I can save the new file. This happens with an existing Word file that I have previously created and saved, and then edited and then used the 'SaveAs' command to rename it and to save it. That's when I get the 'file permission error'. |
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