Why are files read-only in "Shared Documents"?

[Jay]

Files in "Shared Documents" subdirectories act like they're read-only when
accessed from a "limited" user account.

Their "read-only" check-box is clear. They aren't in use by any other
program. No other user is logged in at the time. Yet Word, Excel, WordPad,
etc., treat thee files as read-only, and don't allow them to be saved.

Could somebody help me make Shared Documents really shared? Maybe I'm
overlooking something obvious.

Configuration:
Windows XP MCE 2005 with update rollup 2
One "admin" account, 2 user accounts, and one guest account.
Using "simple file sharing"

 

[WTC]

How to configure file sharing in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=304040

How to disable simplified sharing and set permissions on a shared folder in
Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307874

How to set, view, change, or remove file and folder permissions in Windows
XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308418

 

[frodo]

Files in "Shared Documents" subdirectories act like they're read-only when
accessed from a "limited" user account.
Their "read-only" check-box is clear. They aren't in use by any other
program. No other user is logged in at the time. Yet Word, Excel, WordPad,
etc., treat thee files as read-only, and don't allow them to be saved.

that's the default. as an admin, right-click the folder and choose
properties, then on the sharing tab check the box that says "allow users
to modify....".

 

[Jay]

that's the default. as an admin, right-click the folder and choose
properties, then on the sharing tab check the box that says "allow
users to modify....".

Thanks for the reply.

I tried what you suggested, but didn't see "allow users to modify"
anyplace.

I've given up. I split the files among users' accounts and will live with
the inconvenience. For for my situation, switching from simple to Win2K-
style file sharing would be even more inconvenient.