Read Only problem

[Guest]

We have files that anyone on the network can access. However, there is 1
computer that when they access these files they come up as 'read only'. If
they try to save the file it says they must rename it. The original files are
on a Windows2000 machine and the one having problems is also Windows2000.

The only difference we can see is the problem computers logon is a 'user' in
the Computer Management>Users and Security where as other logons are 'power
users' or 'administrators'. In the properties of the actual files the problem
computer does have full access. I did change my personal logon to a 'user'
to see if that was the problem but I am still able to access and save the
files. Does the computer need to be rebooted when changing rights
(administrator to user)?

Any other suggestions?

Thank you.

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

We have files that anyone on the network can access. However, there is 1
computer that when they access these files they come up as 'read only'. If
they try to save the file it says they must rename it. The original files are
on a Windows2000 machine and the one having problems is also Windows2000.

The only difference we can see is the problem computers logon is a 'user' in
the Computer Management>Users and Security where as other logons are 'power
users' or 'administrators'. In the properties of the actual files the problem
computer does have full access. I did change my personal logon to a 'user'
to see if that was the problem but I am still able to access and save the
files. Does the computer need to be rebooted when changing rights
(administrator to user)?

Any other suggestions?

Thank you.

You need to state if these files are located on a server or on
a workstation, and if you have a domain model or a workgroup
model. I also recommend that you carefully examine the security
attributes of this file and its parent folder.

 

[Guest]

The files are on a workstation and we are all on the same workgroup name (no
domains). I checked the security of the file and it was fine. I checked the
parent file and changed it so the one problem logon could modify all the
files in that folder. It still comes up as read only. Does the workstation
need to be rebooted after I change the security attributes?

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

Changed attributes become effective immediately. They require
no reboot.

Let's get down to basics. Please follow these instructions
***verbatim***:
1. Log on as the problem user.
2. Make a backup copy of the problem file.
3. Click Start / Run / cmd {OK}
4. Type these commands:
cd /d "S:\Some Folder\Some Subfolder"{Enter}
(Use the correct drive and folder name for the problem file)
set > c:\test.txt{Enter}
cd >> c:\test.txt
net user %UserName% >> c:\test.txt{Enter}
cacls "SomeFile.doc" >> c:\test.txt{Enter}
(Use the correct name for the problem file){Enter}
attrib "SomeFile.doc" >> c:\test.txt{Enter}
copy /y c:\test.txt "SomeFile.doc" 1>> c:\test.txt 2>>&1{Enter}
notepad c:\test.txt{Enter}
5. Paste this text into your reply.
6. Restore the problem file from the backup you made.

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

Let's add some extra lines to make the test more comprehensive:
1. Log on as the problem user.
2. Make a backup copy of the problem file.
3. Click Start / Run / cmd {OK}
4. Type these commands:
cd /d "S:\Some Folder\Some Subfolder"{Enter}
(Use the correct drive and folder name for the problem file)
set > c:\test.txt{Enter}
cd >> c:\test.txt
net user %UserName% >> c:\test.txt{Enter}
cacls "%cd%" >> c:\test.txt{Enter}
cacls "SomeFile.doc" >> c:\test.txt{Enter}
(Use the correct name for the problem file){Enter}
attrib "SomeFile.doc" >> c:\test.txt{Enter}
copy /y c:\test.txt 1>> c:\test.txt 2>>&1{Enter}
copy /y c:\test.txt "SomeFile.doc" 1>> c:\test.txt 2>>&1{Enter}
notepad c:\test.txt{Enter}
5. Paste this text into your reply.
6. Restore the problem file from the backup you made.