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Vista can't copy folder properties to new location?
When I try to copy folder to usb drive, and my e520 computer pop up a warning " are you sure you want to copy this folder without its properties? The folder has properties that cannot be copied to the new location." if I kick yes, it can copy the folder content.
And I try all other folder also have the same warning! even empty floder.
I wonder anyone know how to fit it ?
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mombodog
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March 21st, 2008 15:00
The USB drive must be formatted NTFS for Windows to copy the properties of the file.
Properties are stored as metadata in what is called a "Alternate Data Stream" attached to the file, and cannot be copied to a FAT partition, only NTFS.
It is a limitation of the FAT file system.
You can convert the FAT partition to NTFS without data loss, but always back up data before doing so.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307881