Making folders read-only

[BREGuitar1]

Is there a way to make a folder read-only, so that no new files can be
saved in it? I have tried checking the read-only attribute, but I am
still allowed to save files. FYI, I am running XP Pro, SP2.

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi,

"Read-only" as an attribute on a folder is ignored by the system, it is a
file attribute. Set permissions on the folder so that it can only be read by
the users, do not allow write or change permissions.

Pro only:
How to disable simplified sharing and set permissions on a shared folder in
Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307874

Both Home and Pro:
HOW TO: Set, View, Change, or Remove File and Folder Permissions in Windows
XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308418

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

 

[Plato]

Is there a way to make a folder read-only, so that no new files can be

No

 

[Bob I]

The only way to make folders read only in the manner you are seeking is
to burn the folder to CD and finalize the CD.

 

[Kerry Brown]

No

Only true if the file system is FAT32. NTFS permissions can be used to do
this.

Kerry

 

[Kerry Brown]

Or set the NTFS permissions if the file system is NTFS.

Kerry