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mv Permission Denied

If you can't rename file in VS Code or you can't move the file with:

Git-Bash or PowerShell
mv docs\games\capture\ docs

You need to replace the owner of the parent folder (in my case it's the docs folder) and all subfolders and child files.

Replace Folder Owner

Try this:

  • Right click, select Properties.
  • Click the Security tab.
  • Click Advanced.
  • Click the Owner: ... Change.
  • Click Advanced again.
  • Click Find now.
  • Choose Everyone and click OK.
  • Check Replace owner on subcontainers and objects.
  • Click Apply.
  • Wait for the change of ownership...
  • Read If you have just taken..., click OK.
  • Click OK.

Source

superuser.com