Can't clear read-only attribute on Temp folder

[Guest]

I need to clear the RO attribute on C:\Temp. I log-in as Administrator, run
Windows Explorer as administrator, right click on C:\Temp, Properties,
Security and set Full control for all user groups. Then, General tab, clear
Read-only, Apply then on the Confirm Attribute Changes dialog select Apply
changes to this folder, subfolders and files, OK, OK. But when I check
properties again the Read-only attribute is checked!

Please help!

Thanks! ;^)
Richard

 

[Keith Miller MVP]

That check box doesn't set or clear the read-only attribute for the folder,
only the contents of the folder. Also know that the read-only attribute on
a folder doesn't prevent a user from writing files to the folder, it just
tells Explorer to process the folder's desktop.ini file.

That being said, to accurately determine whether or not the read-only
attribute is set on a folder, add the attributes column to a detail view in
Windows Explorer. To set or clear the attribute, use the 'attrib' command
from a command prompt window.

 

[R. C. White, MVP]

Hi, Richard.

The RO attribute on folders/directories does not mean what it used to.
Perhaps this KB article will help:
You Cannot View or Change the Read-Only or System Attribute of Folders
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326549/en-us

To quote one sentence from that KB:
"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."

RC
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Microsoft Windows MVP
(Running Windows Mail in Vista Ultimate x64)

 

[Guest]

Thanks Keith,
I'm trying to install Adobe Reader. Part way through the installation I get
an error dailog that says: "Windows Installer The Temp folder is on a drive
that is full or is inaccessible. Free up space on the drive or verify that
you have write permission on the Temp folder." I have 107G of free space on
C: so I'm assuming it's a write permission problem. I've tried clearing the
RO attribute on C:\Temp, C:\Windows\Temp and Local Settings\Temp. All show
no R attribute in Explorer details Atributes column but still no luck
installing Reader.

That check box doesn't set or clear the read-only attribute for the folder,
only the contents of the folder. Also know that the read-only attribute on
a folder doesn't prevent a user from writing files to the folder, it just
tells Explorer to process the folder's desktop.ini file.

That being said, to accurately determine whether or not the read-only
attribute is set on a folder, add the attributes column to a detail view in
Windows Explorer. To set or clear the attribute, use the 'attrib' command
from a command prompt window.


--
Good Luck,

Keith
Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]

I need to clear the RO attribute on C:\Temp. I log-in as Administrator,
run
Windows Explorer as administrator, right click on C:\Temp, Properties,
Security and set Full control for all user groups. Then, General tab,
clear
Read-only, Apply then on the Confirm Attribute Changes dialog select Apply
changes to this folder, subfolders and files, OK, OK. But when I check
properties again the Read-only attribute is checked!

Please help!

Thanks! ;^)
Richard

 

[Guest]

OK, so the RO attribute doesn't mean the folder is read-only. Any ideas as
to why Adobe Reader installer says it's read-only?

 

[Richard G. Harper]

Ignore the warning, turn UAC back on, install Adobe, then if you must, turn
UAC back off.

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[Guest]

Thanks Richard,
How do I turn UAC on/off?

Ignore the warning, turn UAC back on, install Adobe, then if you must, turn
UAC back off.

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I need to clear the RO attribute on C:\Temp. I log-in as Administrator,
run
Windows Explorer as administrator, right click on C:\Temp, Properties,
Security and set Full control for all user groups. Then, General tab,
clear
Read-only, Apply then on the Confirm Attribute Changes dialog select Apply
changes to this folder, subfolders and files, OK, OK. But when I check
properties again the Read-only attribute is checked!

Please help!

Thanks! ;^)
Richard

 

[dean-dean]

Maybe this article from Adobe will help:

Error, "The Temp folder is on a drive that is full..." when installing
Acrobat 8 trial or Adobe Reader 8 (Windows Vista):
http://www.adobe.com/cfusion/knowledgebase/index.cfm?id=333643

Thanks Richard,
How do I turn UAC on/off?

Ignore the warning, turn UAC back on, install Adobe, then if you must,
turn
UAC back off.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* NEW! Catch my blog ... http://msmvps.com/blogs/rgharper/
* PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
* The Website - http://rgharper.mvps.org/
* HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm

I need to clear the RO attribute on C:\Temp. I log-in as Administrator,
run
Windows Explorer as administrator, right click on C:\Temp, Properties,
Security and set Full control for all user groups. Then, General tab,
clear
Read-only, Apply then on the Confirm Attribute Changes dialog select
Apply
changes to this folder, subfolders and files, OK, OK. But when I check
properties again the Read-only attribute is checked!

Please help!

Thanks! ;^)
Richard