Copying folders

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I want to copy /home/tim/Documents/Thunderbird Backup/lpg8fh0p.default into /etc/thunderbird/profile but I get this error message

Error while moving "lpg8fh0p.default".
There was an error moving the file into /etc/thunderbird/profile.
Error moving file: Permission denied

Help! Thanks

[mikewhatever]

Are you using sudo to write to /etc?

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Are you using sudo to write to /etc?

I'm using the GUI. Sorry I'm not experienced enough with the terminal but if you could teach me what to put in there it would be great!

[steeleyuk]

Applications > Accessories > Terminal

Enter:

sudo cp -r "/home/tim/Documents/Thunderbird Backup/lpg8fh0p.default" /etc/thunderbird/profile
This will copy the folder, leaving the original where it is.

If you want to move the folder, deleting the original:
sudo mv "/home/tim/Documents/Thunderbird Backup/lpg8fh0p.default" /etc/thunderbird/profile

Alternatively, if you want to do it graphically, press Alt+F2 and type: gksu nautilus

This opens the file browser as root. Be careful though.

[mikewhatever]

Sure, alt+f2, type is gksudo nautilus and copy whatever you like.