[[Unlike the Read-only attribute for a file, the Read-only attribute
for a folder is typically ignored by Windows, Windows components and
accessories, and other programs.]]
Cannot View or Change the Read-Only or System Attribute of Folders
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;326549
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The gray state means...
[[Microsoft calls this a tri-mode flag. When it has gray in the
background, it indicates that some file or folder anywhere under
that particular folder has been set to Read-only.
This checkmark does not actually control the Read-only attribute on
the child files and folder. It just displays their status.]]
Rally 'Round the Tri-Mode Flag
http://www.mcpmag.com/columns/article.asp?EditorialsID=652
If you uncheck the Read-Only attribute, Windows will prompt you to
confirm your changes.
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You have chosen to make the following attribute change(s):
unset read-only
Do you want to apply this change to this folder only, or do you want
to apply it to all subfolders and files as well?
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Click the option that you want, and then click OK.
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Basically this means nothing for folders.
[[Windows Explorer uses the Read-Only attribute to determine whether
or not the folder is customized.]]
Unable to Remove Read-Only Attribute from Folder
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/256614/EN-US/
You can't remove the read-only attribute from a folder?
http://www.jsiinc.com/SUBG/TIP3200/rh3212.htm
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Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes
In Brian Altenhofel <
[email protected]> hunted and pecked:
Everything on C:\ including all subdirectories is set as read-only.
It will not unset, nor will using attrib work. I hope its just an
error in the registry or something like that because this is really
hindering my work since I can't save anything or download anything.
Even having cookies set is a bitch.
