How do I authenticate my external hard drive?
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macOS Sierra 10.12.6 (MacBook Air)
I am trying to move a directory/folder from my local disk to an external hard drive. But I get an error that says:
Modifying "Remote Disk" requires an administrator name and password
To move "
<your-folder>", click Authenticate.
But I do not see any button or link labeled Authenticate. Also, I read here there might be a solution involving right-clicking the destination drive then selecting Get Info button. However, there is nothing there I can click.
So how can I move this folder to my external drive?
Full screen capture movie .gif
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Step 1.
Here is where I get the error message after attempting to move the folder.
Step 2.
The 'Get Info' window is no help.
mac backup external-hard-drive authentication authorization
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macOS Sierra 10.12.6 (MacBook Air)
I am trying to move a directory/folder from my local disk to an external hard drive. But I get an error that says:
Modifying "Remote Disk" requires an administrator name and password
To move "
<your-folder>", click Authenticate.
But I do not see any button or link labeled Authenticate. Also, I read here there might be a solution involving right-clicking the destination drive then selecting Get Info button. However, there is nothing there I can click.
So how can I move this folder to my external drive?
Full screen capture movie .gif
Click here to see the full screen capture movie .gif.
Step 1.
Here is where I get the error message after attempting to move the folder.
Step 2.
The 'Get Info' window is no help.
mac backup external-hard-drive authentication authorization
asked Sep 5 '17 at 8:58
MowzerMowzer
4973917
add a comment |
macOS Sierra 10.12.6 (MacBook Air)
I am trying to move a directory/folder from my local disk to an external hard drive. But I get an error that says:
Modifying "Remote Disk" requires an administrator name and password
To move "
<your-folder>", click Authenticate.
But I do not see any button or link labeled Authenticate. Also, I read here there might be a solution involving right-clicking the destination drive then selecting Get Info button. However, there is nothing there I can click.
So how can I move this folder to my external drive?
Full screen capture movie .gif
Click here to see the full screen capture movie .gif.
Step 1.
Here is where I get the error message after attempting to move the folder.
Step 2.
The 'Get Info' window is no help.
mac backup external-hard-drive authentication authorization
asked Sep 5 '17 at 8:58
MowzerMowzer
4973917
macOS Sierra 10.12.6 (MacBook Air)
I am trying to move a directory/folder from my local disk to an external hard drive. But I get an error that says:
Modifying "Remote Disk" requires an administrator name and password
To move "
<your-folder>", click Authenticate.
But I do not see any button or link labeled Authenticate. Also, I read here there might be a solution involving right-clicking the destination drive then selecting Get Info button. However, there is nothing there I can click.
So how can I move this folder to my external drive?
Full screen capture movie .gif
Click here to see the full screen capture movie .gif.
Step 1.
Here is where I get the error message after attempting to move the folder.
Step 2.
The 'Get Info' window is no help.
mac backup external-hard-drive authentication authorization
mac backup external-hard-drive authentication authorization
asked Sep 5 '17 at 8:58
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asked Sep 5 '17 at 8:58
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4973917
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4973917
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This is not an external hard drive. The external drive showed up in the Finder when I originally installed it but it went away after I clicked what I thought was a dropdown menu. I then proceeded under the assumption that the object that remained was what I was really looking for.
I had to reinstall the external drive by plugging it in to my USB. I could work on it successfully after reinstallation.
answered Sep 5 '17 at 17:05
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This is not an external hard drive. The external drive showed up in the Finder when I originally installed it but it went away after I clicked what I thought was a dropdown menu. I then proceeded under the assumption that the object that remained was what I was really looking for.
I had to reinstall the external drive by plugging it in to my USB. I could work on it successfully after reinstallation.
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This is not an external hard drive. The external drive showed up in the Finder when I originally installed it but it went away after I clicked what I thought was a dropdown menu. I then proceeded under the assumption that the object that remained was what I was really looking for.
I had to reinstall the external drive by plugging it in to my USB. I could work on it successfully after reinstallation.
answered Sep 5 '17 at 17:05
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This is not an external hard drive. The external drive showed up in the Finder when I originally installed it but it went away after I clicked what I thought was a dropdown menu. I then proceeded under the assumption that the object that remained was what I was really looking for.
I had to reinstall the external drive by plugging it in to my USB. I could work on it successfully after reinstallation.
answered Sep 5 '17 at 17:05
MowzerMowzer
4973917
This is not an external hard drive. The external drive showed up in the Finder when I originally installed it but it went away after I clicked what I thought was a dropdown menu. I then proceeded under the assumption that the object that remained was what I was really looking for.
I had to reinstall the external drive by plugging it in to my USB. I could work on it successfully after reinstallation.
answered Sep 5 '17 at 17:05
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answered Sep 5 '17 at 17:05
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answered Sep 5 '17 at 17:05
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