Read only attributes always greyed

[anu.mishra]

I have Windows XP professional SP 1. Every folder, when I
look at it in Windows Explorer, always has the Read-only
attribute grayed out when I select the folder properties.
What is the difference between a gray check in read-only
versus a black check? Why are folders created in XP with
the read-only attribute checked and grayed out?

 

[Malke]

I have Windows XP professional SP 1. Every folder, when I
look at it in Windows Explorer, always has the Read-only
attribute grayed out when I select the folder properties.
What is the difference between a gray check in read-only
versus a black check? Why are folders created in XP with
the read-only attribute checked and grayed out?

This is normal and by design. The Read-Only attribute is greyed out to
indicate that this option is not available on folders.

Malke

 

[Rock]

I have Windows XP professional SP 1. Every folder, when I
look at it in Windows Explorer, always has the Read-only
attribute grayed out when I select the folder properties.
What is the difference between a gray check in read-only
versus a black check? Why are folders created in XP with
the read-only attribute checked and grayed out?

For all practical purposes that setting has no effect on folders. They
are always open for reading/writing.

You Cannot View or Change the Read-Only or System Attribute of Folder
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326549/en-us