I can Copy files from the desktop to HD but can't do it vise versa?

[Qwertyn]

I can Copy files from my desktop computer to external HD Seagate Expansion 1.5 TB, but can not Copy from HD to the desktop?

 

[johnb35]

What errors are you getting?

 

[Qwertyn]

What errors are you getting?

No an error message.

 

[voyagerfan99]

So what's the issue then?

 

[Qwertyn]

So what's the issue then?

I cannot copy files from HD to computer.

 

[johnb35]

What happens when you try copying from external to computer? How are you doing it?

 

[LukeRFI]

Are you able to post a screenshot of what you are doing?

 

[Qwertyn]

Are you able to post a screenshot of what you are doing?

Nothing to show. Just nothing happens and no error or other messages. I simply do Copy from HD to Desktop

 

[Qwertyn]

When I did Paste (folder) on a desktop or laptop a Shortcut for the folder from HD Seagate Expansion 1.5 TB was created and the content of this folder can be visible only if the external HD is connected to the desktop or laptop.

 

[johnb35]

That's because you actually created a shortcut to the drives folder. Which means you can only access it while the drive is connected.

We still don't quite understand your issue. If you aren't able to copy files from external to computer and you don't get any errors, not sure how we can help. Could be a permission issue.

 

[Qwertyn]

That's because you actually created a shortcut to the drives folder. Which means you can only access it while the drive is connected.
We still don't quite understand your issue. If you aren't able to copy files from external to computer and you don't get any errors, not sure how we can help. Could be a permission issue.

What kind of permission I have to change?

 

[Qwertyn]

When do "Paste" (folder) on a desktop I have only option Create shortcut for the folder.

 

[johnb35]

What kind of permission I have to change?

Let me ask you this. What is the directory of where you are trying to copy from the external?

When do "Paste" (folder) on a desktop I have only option Create shortcut for the folder.

Did you click on cut or copy? Still sounds like a permission issue.

 

[Qwertyn]

When I clicked on a folder in the external seagate to highlight it then press Ctrl + C next clicked on the desktop then press Ctrl + V - the same result, nothing happens.

 

[voyagerfan99]

When I clicked on a folder in the external seagate to highlight it then press Ctrl + C next clicked on the desktop then press Ctrl + V - the same result, nothing happens.

Why don't you try right clicking and choosing Copy from the menu instead of doing ctrl+c.

 

[Phoebeby]

Do you have any problems opening the files on the external drive?

 

[Junglist0682]

Strange. What happens if you copy from one external to another? If it works, create a backup and format that drive that is in question.

Maybe this will help.