No, you certainly cannot. However, the bit that means "readonly" for a file
does not mean "readonly" for a folder.
However, MS has not changed to form to reflect what that bit really means.
Instead, XP pays attention to the permissions.
Jim
No, you certainly cannot. However, the bit that means "readonly" for a file
does not mean "readonly" for a folder.
However, MS has not changed to form to reflect what that bit really means.
Instead, XP pays attention to the permissions.
Jim
I am confused. i would like to set this folder and related files to other than Read Only. This setting is causing some problems. Why can't I set for Write and Execute permissions.
The readonly attribute for a folder does not make the folder readonly.
The readonly attribute for a file makes it readonly.
I see that you are using the Home Edition. That version creates your
problems. I have no experience with Home Edition, and thus should not say
how one sets permissions or if it is even possible to do so.
In XP Professional Edition, one can disable simple file sharing. Doing that
enables the presence of the Security Tab. The security tab provides the
tools needed to set whatever permissions one needs for both files and
folders.
Thus, in XP Pro, if I wished to restrict a person or group of persons from
writing to a given folder, I could certainly set the permissions to
accomplish this.
Jim
What exactly are you trying to accomplish? In order to access a folder's
security tab in Windows XP Home Edition you'll have to boot into Safe Mode. An
alternative approach is discussed on this web site.
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