the folder "***" cannot be handled

[h4x0rj3ff]

i was in the middle of the 12.04 ubuntu upgrade today (comming from 11.10) when my computer crashed. i restarted in a live usb to backup my files to do a format and fresh install of 12.04. the problem is i backed up everything that i want but one folder i cant copy over because i dont have permission to read it. how do i get permission so that i can copy it and back it up?

 

[9to5cynic]

Okay, so are you root when doing this. If not, that'll fix it right up for you.

The live disc may or may not tell you the passwords... often I find myself logged in as 'live user'


try a sudo su

or backtrack, that has you log right in as root. I'm sure many others do as well, but that is one that I *know* has root build right in.

 

[h4x0rj3ff]

i got it now. i did a sudo chmod 755 *** and it let me copy it to the removable drive