Read only files - need to change default propertiesn to stop this!

[Guest]

Everytime I created a folder or file it comes up as "read only"... all of
them. How do I change the default sequence so my files will not become "read
only" everytime I create them. Is there a default commande change I can make
to clear this frustrating file / folder property? I have XP Home, Presario
V3000 notebook (all new this month). Thanks for any suggestions.

 

[AJR]

The attribute "read only" is for explicit use by Windows Explorer and is a
default assignment. - has no effect on permissions- does not prevent
writing, deleting, modifying etc.

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

This is normal.

You Cannot View or Change the Read-Only or System Attribute of Folders:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326549/

<excerpt>

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. For example, you can delete, rename, and change a folder
with the Read-only attribute by using Windows Explorer. The Read-only and
System attributes is only used by Windows Explorer to determine whether the
folder is a special folder, such as a system folder that has its view
customized by Windows (for example, My Documents, Favorites, Fonts,
Downloaded Program Files), or a folder that you customized by using the
Customize tab of the folder's Properties dialog box.

</excerpt>

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Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


Everytime I created a folder or file it comes up as "read only"... all of
them. How do I change the default sequence so my files will not become
"read
only" everytime I create them. Is there a default commande change I can
make
to clear this frustrating file / folder property? I have XP Home, Presario
V3000 notebook (all new this month). Thanks for any suggestions.