Folder Attributes

[Kevin B]

How do I change the folder attributes in Windows XP? I've
tried deselecting the READ ONLY attribute, but when I go
back to the folder that I'm trying to change it adds the
check mark back into READ ONLY. When I make the changes
I'm logged on as the administrator. I've cleared the Use
Simple File Sharing checkbox. Is there anything in
Windows XP that overwrites any changes that you make as
far as file sharing?

 

[Phil]

Folders are not read-only. XP just marks all folders indeterminate by
default. It is a tri-state check box. Colored in is indeterminate, checked
is read-only, unchecked is normal. The folders are not read-only and should
work as normal. Just ignore the read-only box on folders. If you have a
piece of software that is having problems writing to a folder then try to
get an xp compatible version of the program. Or post the exact problems
you're having.
Most likely if it is a well written app then is it not the read-only check
box, more likely a permissions setting.

Here is some info on it:

XP does this by design. In XP the read only attribute
is only used by explorer to see if the folder is a special or a system
folder. Read up on it:
For XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;326549
or for other win versions:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;256614

File permissions info:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;q308418

 

[Tim Slattery]

How do I change the folder attributes in Windows XP? I've
tried deselecting the READ ONLY attribute,

The read-only attribute is meaningless for folders.

 

[Alex Nichol]

How do I change the folder attributes in Windows XP? I've
tried deselecting the READ ONLY attribute, but when I go
back to the folder that I'm trying to change it adds the
check mark back into READ ONLY.

Read only is an attribute that has no meaning for folders (the
directories are always open for writing), and XP makes an alternative
use of it. You can change it and on Apply it will ask if you want the
change applied to all contained objects, but the display of it for the
folder will revert to greyed