8. KBWIN0008 - Message "File Already Exists" followed by "File is Read Only - Force Overwrite" which just repeats when attempting to restore data
| Summary | This article will guide you resolving a "File Already Exists" followed by repeated (if you select the overwrite option) "File is Read Only - Force Overwrite" messages when attempting to perform a restore |
| Symptom | After selecting which files/folders to restore and clicking Restore, the task list appears and states "Transferring".
A message may appear stating a "File Already Exists", if you select Overwrite you see a message that states
"File is Read-Only - Force Overwrite", clicking the Overwrite just repeats the second message.
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| Cause | Possible Cause - A possible cause of this issue is that you are attempting a restoring files to a location that you do not have write access to. |
| Resolution | Please follow the instructions at this link and select an Alternative Location to which you do have Write Access to. |
| Status | You must select have write access to the folder to which you are restoring data to |
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| Applies To | TSM, Windows, Restoring |
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