file attributes

[lundy]

I have noticed some of my folder's read-only attribute set
(shows a green box anyway). When I clear it, say apply,
and re-check it, it is still green. I am an administrator
user, Modifying folders in my own document folder, What's
the dill pickle?

 

[R. McCarty]

The "Read Only" attribute is misleading. It doesn't mean
what it says. Windows XP uses permissions and other
methods to restrict or allow access to folders and files.
Microsoft has a number of TechNet documents that are
more detailed in how it is architected.

 

[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