While attempting to use File Manager, you receive an Error 5 message.

With File Manager, all the read/write permissions are taken from the username and password used at login. Some files may only be accessible through a certain Windows or Mac username, so you may not be able to access them if you are using an access code or username without the proper permission for a given file. On a Mac, you may also get an Error 5 when attempting to copy to the root directory. In this case, simply choose another location that is not the root directory.

Option 1.

When you connect to the host computer, instead of entering an access code, click More and enter the correct Windows or Mac username and password of the host computer.

Option 2.

If there is no Windows or Mac password associated with the username, you can edit files and folders so that they are accessible to multiple users (that is, they are not private).

On Windows:

1. Open Windows Explorer and navigate to the file or folder that you want to make accessible.
2. Right-click the file or folder and select Properties.
3. On the Sharing tab, click Advanced Sharing.
4. Select the Share this folder option and click OK.

On a Mac:

1. Open Finder and navigate to the file or folder that you want to make accessible.
2. Right-click the file or folder and select Get Info.
3. On the Sharing & Permissions pane, select everyone.
4. Select Read & Write in the Privilege column.

Option 3.

Assign a password to the Windows or Mac account where you cannot access a file. To do this in Windows, connect remotely to the computer and assign a password on the Control Panel under User Accounts. The host will automatically associate itself with any administrative Windows account that has a password.