Read only

[Al]

Hi I have set up a small network on three computers running XP Pro. I am
Administrator, everyone else is User.

I installed all the software whilst logged on and the users can all use the
original programmes Iinstalled.

Subsequently, I then installed another programme, but when the users try and
use it, they get an error message saying that the files are read only.
Sure, the programme folders, all files and sub folders are read only. So I
logged on, and went to the folder and unchecked Read only, and accepted all
files and subfolders. Applied the change and logged off. When users log
on, the files are still read only.

How do I switch off read only for the users on this programme please.

Thanks

 

[Steve Winograd [MVP]]

Hi I have set up a small network on three computers running XP Pro. I am
Administrator, everyone else is User.

I installed all the software whilst logged on and the users can all use the
original programmes Iinstalled.

Subsequently, I then installed another programme, but when the users try and
use it, they get an error message saying that the files are read only.
Sure, the programme folders, all files and sub folders are read only. So I
logged on, and went to the folder and unchecked Read only, and accepted all
files and subfolders. Applied the change and logged off. When users log
on, the files are still read only.

How do I switch off read only for the users on this programme please.

Thanks

The problem could be that the program stores its data in the Program
Files folder along with the executable files. In XP, limited user
accounts aren't allowed to write in the Program Files folder.

If so, a possible solution is to un-install the program and re-install
it into a different folder that's writeable by all users. For
example, create a C:\Programs folder.
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[Al]

Steve thanks for that, The program requires to be installed to its specific
folder (not within Program Files), and the data is in the same folder as the
..exe ( Its a real pig of a progam - I really dont know why the Church uses
it.- anyway we are stuck with it.)

Is there a workround.

Alex