read only problem with win xp home edition

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i cannot change the file attribute on any folders on my hardrive i right
click the folder uncheck the read only button click ok but when i right click
the folder again its back to read only i use windows xp home edition with the
sp2 update i have also tried this fix http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326549/
but that doesent work either
i am logged on as computer administrator the read only box seems greyed out
 
i should point out that a seperate pargram cannot resume downloading files i
have there i get a access denied
 
eastyy said:
i cannot change the file attribute on any folders on my hardrive i right
click the folder uncheck the read only button click ok but when i right click
the folder again its back to read only i use windows xp home edition with the
sp2 update i have also tried this fix http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326549/
but that doesent work either
i am logged on as computer administrator the read only box seems greyed out
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The read only attribute on folders has no real meaning in XP - the
folders are always open for reading. If you are having problems, look
elsewhere.
 
hmm when i try to resume a download i get access denied it is a ntfs drive
how do i change the folder/file permissions?
 
eastyy said:
hmm when i try to resume a download i get access denied it is a ntfs drive
how do i change the folder/file permissions?
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Right click on the folder, choose properties, then the security tab.
 
They won't have that tab in a WinXP Home system unless they logon in safe
mode as administrator.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
 
Rick said:
They won't have that tab in a WinXP Home system unless they logon in safe
mode as administrator.
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Yes. The OP didn't specify if home or Pro, or if Pro whether use simple
file sharing was enabled. I figured they'd come back if the tab wasn't
there.
 
Um, Rock, the message subject is:
"read only problem with win xp home edition"

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
 
eastyy said:
is there any way i can fix this so i can resume downloads in the folder?
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You need to quote the message you're replying to. Fortunately I could
still see the thread so I understand your question, but next time quote
at least part of the message.

Follow the steps I suggested about accessing the security tab but first
boot into safe mode. The security tab only shows up for XP Home in safe
mode.
 
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