excel file copied to cd-r is read only

[Guest]

I copied an excel file to a cd-r data disc, but when loaded into another
computer it is read only. I can work with the file here and create new
there, do I need a different disc?
kzas

 

[AlfD]

Hi!

When you transfer the file by cd-r to another computer:

copy the file from the cd onto the hard drive;
inspect the new file (File>Properties > General tab in Excel or us
Explorer);
Uncheck the Attributes box which says Read only;
Resave the file.

Al

 

[Guest]

thanks, I'll give it a try later today and get back
kzas

 

[Gord Dibben]

kzas

That is the default behaviour when saving/copying to CD.

All depends upon how the files get "burned" to the CD.

With regular Windows burning, they will always be read-only.

If you were to use a packet writing application like Nero InCD, files would
not be read only and individual files could be erased or written to on the CD
just like a big floppy disk.

See this google search thread

http://snipurl.com/6llq

Note the link to Alex Nicholl's site.

Also http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/cdr_info.htm

Gord Dibben Excel MVP