I have a large collection of jpeg photographs that i'm trying to organise and then archive on a linux based file server. The vast majority copy over to the file server with no problem but for a few files (possibly all taken with the same camera) windows prompts me when copying with a window that says: Are you sure you want to copy this file without its properties? The file IMG0xxx.jpg has properties that can't be copied to the new location.
I want to know what properties it's talking about but i haven't been able to find any information searching for this dialog in google. I tried copying the file and accepting the property loss, then comparing the properties tab side by side with one i had not yet copied but I could see no difference.
Does anyone know how to work out what properties it's talking about?
Thanks
Best Answer
The problem, I think, is caused by a transfer between file systems. Your photos must currently be on NTFS, and being transferred to UFS?
The metadata that is being discarded is created by windows in the first place, so is not important.
To check, try copying the file and viewing all of the properties in an EXIF viewer. As long as you have the date, camera, exposure, etc. all matching then I think that'd be enough information.
I'd guess that the information being discarded relates to the user who created and modified the file, and some cache info.