can't clear file attributes

[marc]

Can't clear a read-only file attibute ( shows as green in
file properties ) even tho I am administrator user
modifying my own My doc workspace

 

[Mike Brearley]

Folders are marked as Read-Only even though the files within then are not.
This is 'by design' and is normal for an XP system.

As far as your post from 6 minutes prior to this one:
DILL PICKLE
Definition: [n] pickle preserved in brine or vinegar flavored with dill
seed
See Also: pickle
from http://tinyurl.com/tmjg

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Posted 'as is'. If there are any spelling and/or grammar mistakes, they
were a direct result of my fingers and brain not being synchronized or my
lack of caffeine.

Mike Brearley

 

[purplehaz]

XP just marks all folders read-only by default, BUT, the folders are not
read-only and
should work as normal. Just ignore the read-only mark. If you have a piece
of software that is having probs writing to a folder then try to get an xp
complatable version of the program. Or post the exact probs your 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 makes folders read-only 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