File Attributes

[Scott NOFX]

I use briefcase to synchronize files on two computers. I can not sync. some
folders because of "read only" attribute.
When I uncheck read only box and apply it seems to correct but when you
reopen properties, it is checked again.

Any ideas?

Thanks in advance,

Scott

 

[Mark L. Ferguson]

It is read only because it is 'owned' by a user.

HOW TO Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;Q308421

 

[Scott Egbert]

Mark,

It was owned by me. I still can't update via briefcase. Should no one "own"
it?

Thank you,
Scott

 

[Mark L. Ferguson]

Well, I suppose it sounds like a semantic argument to say the laptop(system1) that is doing the briefcase copy is not ''you", but
according to how the desktop (system2) sees it, it is another user trying to copy a file.

Once you get into the "Permissions" area, you are going to see a "Find Names" button, letting you select other machines on the LAN,
and any users on them, as additional 'owners' of an object (properties/security tab)

 

[Guest]

I believe I am having a similar issue. On my portable computer on which I
have made a briefcase, I moved some files into it. When I try to update,
hoping it will update my home computer, it say some files are read-only and
these files were not updated. It is only the files I move in. When I check
properties on the individual files, it say they are not read-only. When I
check properties on the folders in the briefcase however, the read-only is
checked and when I uncheck and go back in, it still is read-only. I am using
XP Home Edition. Any help would be appreciated.