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May 9th, 2025 18:26
Transferring Seagate files between Windows 10 and 11 Laptops
I have been 'attemping' to transfer files/folders between 2 laptops. I 'newer' Windows 11 and my 'older' Windows 10; both Dell Computers.
Had to load and format Seagate with Windows10. When I copy and paste files from Windows 10 and attempt to load into Windows 11 I have 'access denied' issues. Have been in Tech Support with Seagate for a week+ and they are suggesting I contact you. They say (?) it sounds like a configuration setting issue. They have customers who transfer files/folders between 10 and 11.
Any ideas?
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Kflash08
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May 12th, 2025 15:31
You can't simply copy/replace system files between two different versions of Windows. That will cause problems as the files themselves are different versions and were written for that particular version of Windows. Have you tried running the sfc /scannow command in an attempt to restore the system files back to their original versions? If you're unable to do so, or sfc doesn't resolve the problem, you'll most likely have to reinstall Windows or preform a system recovery.
If you are attempting to copy personal files from your old computer, assuming that they are from the Seagate drive which you stated you formatted, they are most likely gone and unrecoverable.
agathabigail
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June 6th, 2025 11:33
It sounds like the issue might be related to file permissions or ownership—especially if the files were created under a different user account on Windows 10.
Here are a few steps you can try on the Windows 11 lapmargin: 0;">1. Take Ownership of the Files:
Right-click the folder or file on the Seagate drive.
Select Properties > Security tab > Advanced.
Click Change next to "Owner" at the top.
Type your Windows 11 username (or click Advanced > Find Now to select it).
Check "Replace owner on subcontainers and objects".
Click OK and Apply.
2. Grant Full Access:
After taking ownership, go back to the Security tab.
Click Edit, then select your username.
Check Full control and apply the changes.
3. Disable Read-Only (if enabled):
Right-click the external drive > Properties.
Uncheck Read-only if it's selected.
Optional: Reformat in exFAT or NTFS with no encryption (if possible)
If the drive is newly formatted and still causing issues, consider reformatting it again using exFAT (if using with Macs too) or NTFS (Windows-only), but back up your files first.