# Unable to import PG WP site into Local

**URL:** <https://forum.pinegrow.com/t/unable-to-import-pg-wp-site-into-local/5155>\
**Category:** WordPress\
**Created:** [March 25, 2021, 1:14pm UTC](https://forum.pinegrow.com/t/unable-to-import-pg-wp-site-into-local/5155 "2021-03-25T13:14:41Z")\
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**Author:** ![dhebard](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/forum.pinegrow.com/dhebard/32/848_2.png) [@dhebard](https://forum.pinegrow.com/u/dhebard)\
**Post date:** [March 25, 2021, 1:14pm UTC](https://forum.pinegrow.com/t/unable-to-import-pg-wp-site-into-local/5155/1 "2021-03-25T13:14:41Z")

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When trying to import the PG WP site into Local I am receiving an error: EPERM: Operation not permitted, symlink’ plugins\query-monitor\wp-content\db.php’ → C:\Users\hebar|local\Temp\local-by-flywheel-TTNixjlknf\app\public\wp…\db.php’

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**Author:** ![Emmanuel](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/forum.pinegrow.com/emmanuel/32/6294_2.png) [@Emmanuel](https://forum.pinegrow.com/u/Emmanuel)\
**Post date:** [March 25, 2021, 1:20pm UTC](https://forum.pinegrow.com/t/unable-to-import-pg-wp-site-into-local/5155/2 "2021-03-25T13:20:57Z")

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@dhebard  
What is your version of Local.app? What is your operating system?  
I double checked again a few seconds ago with Local version 5.10.1+5267 and it went fine.

Note: During setup, did you modify the Web Server and/or PHP version settings?

And maybe you should have a look at this post: [EPERM: operation not permitted, copyFile - Support - Local Community](https://localwp.com/community/t/eperm-operation-not-permitted-copyfile/17309)

> This is usually caused by the hosts file being set to read-only or locked by anti-virus. 1. Remove Read-only Attribute Go to C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc Right-click on the hosts file and go to “Properties” Uncheck “Read-only” Click “Apply” Re-open Local Screenshot [[06 AM]](https://local-forum-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/original/2X/5/5ba40f80837a6f19003e2698c305853ddb3562d5.jpg) 2. Anti-Virus/Internet Security Avira See [https://answers.avira.com/en/question/avira-blocks-hosts-file-what-can-i-do-90](https://answers.avira.com/en/question/avira-blocks-hosts-file-what-can-i-do-90) Kaspersky Total Security Open Kaspsersky Total Security Go to “More Tools” [[Step%201]](https://local-forum-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/original/2X/b/bbedfadfee419d8c9f89682b2a510578d2974681.jpg) Go t…

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**Author:** ![dhebard](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/forum.pinegrow.com/dhebard/32/848_2.png) [@dhebard](https://forum.pinegrow.com/u/dhebard)\
**Post date:** [March 25, 2021, 1:27pm UTC](https://forum.pinegrow.com/t/unable-to-import-pg-wp-site-into-local/5155/3 "2021-03-25T13:27:16Z")

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I am using Windows 10 and Version 5.10.1+5267. I accepted the defaults. I will check the areas you recommend.

Thank you!

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**Author:** ![dhebard](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/forum.pinegrow.com/dhebard/32/848_2.png) [@dhebard](https://forum.pinegrow.com/u/dhebard)\
**Post date:** [March 25, 2021, 1:39pm UTC](https://forum.pinegrow.com/t/unable-to-import-pg-wp-site-into-local/5155/4 "2021-03-25T13:39:34Z")

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I was able to import the site successfully by launching Local with Administrator privileges.  
Thank you for your help!