Every Folder is Read-Only and can't be changed

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Every single folder on every drive is read-only. I try to change it by
typical means and it acts like its changing, but it doesn't. I open up the
folders Properties again right after Applying and OKing, and it is right back
to Read-Only. It is really irritating since some programs won't let you add
files to folders that have the Read-Only property. Please, somebody help.
 
Hi,

This is often misinterpreted and confused with permissions. The "read only"
attribute does not apply to folders, only files. It is ignored on this level
by the system. If you are having difficulty writing to a folder, it is not
because of a "read only" attribute, it is because your user account does not
have the proper "write" permissions. Though you see the attribute, it does
not apply and should actually appear greyed-out as it has no bearing at the
folder level.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
 
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