'Read only' issue

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MigBug

I have a couple of HD connected to my PC with music files and image (photos)
files but I can't edit them because VISTA makes them 'read only' and doesn't
allow me to change it.

I have adjusted all my permissions to 'complete control' , have disabled UAC
but to no avail.

If I change the file properties from read-only to read/write (ie uncheck the
read-only file attribute), it comes back as read-only!!! What? I uncheck the
checkbox, close the folder properties dialog window, and re-open it only to
find the read-only checkbox selected. And yes I’m in Admistrator mode.

I sure regrett I didn't buy a MAC ...

If someone has a solution please post it .
Rgs
 
The solution is to ignore "read only" in a folder's properties. It (the
"read only" attribute) doesn't apply to folders, only to files. If you are
unable to open a file for editing, it's because you lack permissions or
ownership.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

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My thoughts http://rick-mvp.blogspot.com
 
Thank u PaulB, but didn't help.
I took control of the full drive G:\ , than I changed the properties to be
able to edit the files, the computer goes through all the files , tells me it
is done, than I check the folders and files properties and everything is the
same, back to 'read only' !!!
 
Take ownership and change the permissions.....

I have this in a batch file named setowner.bat

takeown /f %1 /r /d y
icacls %1 /grant administrators:F /t

to run, open a cmd window and type

setowner c:\"foldername"
 
It works , but on a file by file aproach.
When you have thousands of locked files it becomes a pain in the ass ... I
was trying to do it on a folder basis, but than it doesn't work ...
Do you know if there is a way to run through a hard drive unlocking all the
files stored in it ?
thank you Dave, I already did that.
 
Well, I do own the files, and I can unlock them on a file by file aproach, but
when you have thousands of locked files it becomes a pain in the ass ... I
was trying to do it on a folder basis, but than it doesn't work ...
Do you know if there is a way to run through a hard drive unlocking all the
files stored in it ?
 
It will work on a whole folder, and even a whole drive if you specify it....
Run it from an elevated CMD prompt
 
And, for Gods sake don’t pay any attention to the blue box in the "read
only" section of the properties. The selection is ONLY viable if it’s a
check mark, and you cant mark folders read only in Vista at any rate.

Kurt
 
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