Can't change Read-Only attribute on folders

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Michael

Need help.

My Documents and Shared Documents folders are set to read-
only. When I uncheck the read-only box in properties, it
doesn't stay unchecked.
 
Michael said:
Need help.

My Documents and Shared Documents folders are set to read-
only. When I uncheck the read-only box in properties, it
doesn't stay unchecked.
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The properties view of a folder doesn't show its read-only status.
You'll notice the box is really neither checked nor unchecked, but
rather in an undetermined state. The attribute on the screen really has
no relevance when it comes to folders. You can view/modify the
read-only attribute on folders by using the attrib command at a command
prompt. What you will find is that your folders don't actually have
this attribute set and that setting it doesn't really change the
behavior of the folder in regards to access or being able to change the
folder contents.

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I have a similar problem with Briefcase which synchronizes
files between two computers via floppy's or rewritable
CD's. In XP, it persists in reading the CD as read only
and when I go to change attributes it generates an error.
However, the system works fine with Windows 2000 or 98.
The software for the read/write CD is version 5 of Create
(Adaptec). I too need help.
 
John said:
I have a similar problem with Briefcase which synchronizes
files between two computers via floppy's or rewritable
CD's. In XP, it persists in reading the CD as read only
and when I go to change attributes it generates an error.
However, the system works fine with Windows 2000 or 98.
The software for the read/write CD is version 5 of Create
(Adaptec). I too need help.
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This is a different issue altogether and should be started in a separate
thread for better viewing. What error do you get when you try to change
the file attributes? There are a number of updates required to get
EZ-CD Creator to work properly with XP. If you are running that
software under XP, go to
http://www.roxio.com/en/support/ecdc/software_updatesv5.jhtml and
download the update for your version of the software.
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Tom Porterfield
MS-MVP MCE
http://support.telop.org

Please post all follow-ups to the newsgroup only.
 
TO: >Tom Porterfield >MS-MVP MCE>http://support.telop.org

TOM or other qualified Tech: So your saying that when I
look at the Properties of a Folder (in WindowsXP
Explorer) and the Attributes box: "Read-Only" is shaded
green (and the others are blank) your saying the green
shading indicates the exact same thing as the box that is
blank, i.e. THAT IT MEANS NOTHING AT ALL? (SO WHY CAN I
CHECK A BOX AND IT MEANS NOTHING?)

Your also saying that the fact I can't "rename a file"
and the fact that the Attributes box: "Read-Only" is
shaded green "HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH MY BEING UNABLE TO
RENAME IT"?

SO THEN WHAT "IS" PREVENTING ME FROM RENAMING IT????
(NOTE: Folder Options are set as follows:
-Show Hidden files and folders [Checked]
-Hide Extensions for known file types [Unchecked]
-Hide Protected Operating System files [Unchecked]

Also, how do I use the ATTRIB command from a prompt? I.e.
if I want to see attributes for a folder, what is the
command to say? attrib (and then what, the file location
as identified by looking at it's properties, e.g.:
D:\Name of a Folder\Name of a sub folder\Name of another
sub folder/Actual File name.doc <This is the path I see
when I open a document in WORD and look at it's General
Properties next to: "location".

So should I type the command EXCTLY as: attrib/D:\Name
of a Folder\Name of a sub folder\Name of another sub
folder/Actual File name.doc ? I typed the location and
filename EXACTLY as it appears when seeing the location
of it in WORD Properties and the error says:
"The System cannot find the path specified"

HOW FRUSTRATING, HELP PLEASE!
 
It's a tri-state box, click it three times. Need to enclose paths with spaces in quotes. In a folder you can change the readonly attribute of all files in that folder. Files that are read only can be renamed.

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DrewDrew said:
TO: >Tom Porterfield >MS-MVP MCE>http://support.telop.org

TOM or other qualified Tech: So your saying that when I
look at the Properties of a Folder (in WindowsXP
Explorer) and the Attributes box: "Read-Only" is shaded
green (and the others are blank) your saying the green
shading indicates the exact same thing as the box that is
blank, i.e. THAT IT MEANS NOTHING AT ALL? (SO WHY CAN I
CHECK A BOX AND IT MEANS NOTHING?)

Your also saying that the fact I can't "rename a file"
and the fact that the Attributes box: "Read-Only" is
shaded green "HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH MY BEING UNABLE TO
RENAME IT"?

SO THEN WHAT "IS" PREVENTING ME FROM RENAMING IT????
(NOTE: Folder Options are set as follows:
-Show Hidden files and folders [Checked]
-Hide Extensions for known file types [Unchecked]
-Hide Protected Operating System files [Unchecked]

Also, how do I use the ATTRIB command from a prompt? I.e.
if I want to see attributes for a folder, what is the
command to say? attrib (and then what, the file location
as identified by looking at it's properties, e.g.:
D:\Name of a Folder\Name of a sub folder\Name of another
sub folder/Actual File name.doc <This is the path I see
when I open a document in WORD and look at it's General
Properties next to: "location".

So should I type the command EXCTLY as: attrib/D:\Name
of a Folder\Name of a sub folder\Name of another sub
folder/Actual File name.doc ? I typed the location and
filename EXACTLY as it appears when seeing the location
of it in WORD Properties and the error says:
"The System cannot find the path specified"

HOW FRUSTRATING, HELP PLEASE!
-----Original Message-----


The properties view of a folder doesn't show its read- only status.
You'll notice the box is really neither checked nor unchecked, but
rather in an undetermined state. The attribute on the screen really has
no relevance when it comes to folders. You can view/modify the
read-only attribute on folders by using the attrib command at a command
prompt. What you will find is that your folders don't actually have
this attribute set and that setting it doesn't really change the
behavior of the folder in regards to access or being able to change the
folder contents.

--
Tom Porterfield
MS-MVP MCE
http://support.telop.org

Please post all follow-ups to the newsgroup only.
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