Error Message "Access Denied" When Using MS-DOS Prompt to Move Files (279118)

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional

This article was previously published under Q279118

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to use an MS-DOS prompt to copy or move files to a CD-R or CD-RW drive for staging, you may receive an "Access denied" error message.

CAUSE

This issue can occur because the MS-DOS subsystem is not coded to redirect files from the CD-R drive or the CD-RW drive to the staging area.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, use either of the following methods to copy or move items for staging:

Start Windows Explorer, and then click and drag the items to the CD-R or CD-RW drive.

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Right-click the files, point to Send To, and then click Writable CD.

WORKAROUND

To work around this issue, use a command prompt to move the items manually to the CD staging area, which is located in the following folder:

%SystemDrive%\Documents and Settings\Username\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\CD Burning

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

MORE INFORMATION

The same issue occurs when you attempt to copy files to a generic CD-ROM drive.

Modification Type:	Minor	Last Reviewed:	1/15/2006
Keywords:	kbenv kbprb KB279118