De-selecting read-only command for folders and files

[Guest]

I can save folders/files to a CD via drive D:, but I cannot add to, or change
the folders/files because of a locked-in read-only command for each. Info:
I have used Windows Explorer (after closing all folders/files) to locate the
folders/files, selected "properties," de-selected "read only," chosen
"apply," "OK," e.t.c. However, when I revisit "properties," the "read-only"
box is checked again.

How can I de-select the "read-only" box(es)?

Thanks in advance for the help.

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi Frank,

"Read only" at the folder level is ignored by the system, and will not
prevent you from writing to or changing the files within it. That attribute
is only applied to individual files.

Files saved to a CD cannot be changed unless you are using a CDRW and a
supporting packet-writing program. The burning software uses ISO-9660, which
does not allow for you to change the file once written to a disk.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

 

[Guest]

Greetings, NC! I appreciate your help. And, color me stupid; I knew that,
but forgot that I knew it. Yes. I was using a CD-R! Reminds me of a
favorite Arabian Apophthegm: He who knows not, and knows not he knows not,
is a fool; shun him / He who knows not, and knows he knows not, is simple;
teach him / He who knows, and knows not he knows, is asleep; wake him. / He
who knows, and knows he knows, is wise; follow him. Obviously, you rate the
last line. I hope I can claim either the 2nd or 3rd, and (groan) not the
first.

Thanks/regards, Frank

Hi Frank,

"Read only" at the folder level is ignored by the system, and will not
prevent you from writing to or changing the files within it. That attribute
is only applied to individual files.

Files saved to a CD cannot be changed unless you are using a CDRW and a
supporting packet-writing program. The burning software uses ISO-9660, which
does not allow for you to change the file once written to a disk.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org