Problems with Copied File

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I created an Access Database on my laptop, then I copied the database to a
CD, now when I try to use it on another computer I get a message that the
database is "read Only" and I can't add files. I tried changing the Read
Only status by taking the checkmark out of the checkbox but I still get the
error. Does anybody know how I can remove the read only status. Thanks for
your help.
 
You can't remove the read only attribute from a file on a CD (maybe a CD-RW
but I haven't tried). You need to copy the file to the hard drive then remove
the read only attribute. Also make sure that you have full privileges to the
entire folder holding the database file.

After removing the read only attribute, close Windows Explorer then reopen
it. Double check that the attribute change 'took' on the database file.
 
I created an Access Database on my laptop, then I copied the database to a
CD, now when I try to use it on another computer I get a message that the
database is "read Only" and I can't add files. I tried changing the Read
Only status by taking the checkmark out of the checkbox but I still get the
error. Does anybody know how I can remove the read only status. Thanks for
your help.
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A CD does not work the same way as a floppy.
Copy the file to your desktop (or wherever you want). Then right-
click on the file icon and select Properties.
Uncheck the Read only box in the Attributes section.
 
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