Read-only means nothing for folders...
[[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.]]
Cannot View or Change the Read-Only or System Attribute of Folders
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;326549
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The gray state means...
[[Microsoft calls this a tri-mode flag. When it has gray in the background,
it indicates that some file or folder anywhere under that particular folder
has been set to Read-only.
This checkmark does not actually control the Read-only attribute on the
child files and folder. It just displays their status.]]
Rally 'Round the Tri-Mode Flag
http://www.mcpmag.com/columns/article.asp?EditorialsID=652
If you uncheck the Read-Only attribute, Windows will prompt you to confirm
your changes.
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You have chosen to make the following attribute change(s):
unset read-only
Do you want to apply this change to this folder only, or do you want to
apply it to all subfolders and files as well?
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Click the option that you want, and then click OK.
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Basically this means nothing for folders.
[[Windows Explorer uses the Read-Only attribute to determine whether or not
the folder is customized.]]
Unable to Remove Read-Only Attribute from Folder
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/256614/EN-US/
You can't remove the read-only attribute from a folder?
http://www.jsiinc.com/SUBG/TIP3200/rh3212.htm
HOW TO: Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308421
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Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
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