Removing Read Only Attribute

[Peter]

Hi
I've just installed my Windows XP pro OS on my new
machine and after that I installed the hard drive from my
old machine as a secondary device and copies lots of
folders over to my new hard drive. The problem I have is
that I can't remove the read only attribute from these
copied folders - I have disabled simple file sharing and
thought (through the security tab and ownership
assignment tab) that I'd assigned ownership of everything
on the disk to administrator. I can remove the read only
attribute and hit apply. If I then close the folder down
and check its properties a second time, the read only
attribute is back! Please help because I can't make
outlook express use all my exisitng mail information as
this is contained in one of the copied folders. Also, I
have now formatted the old drive on the assumption that
the copy would work. Any help would be appreciated and
thanks in advance for any responses.

Peter

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

This article describes how to take ownership of a file or folder
to which you have been denied access:

How to Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308421&Product=winxp

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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| Hi
| I've just installed my Windows XP pro OS on my new
| machine and after that I installed the hard drive from my
| old machine as a secondary device and copies lots of
| folders over to my new hard drive. The problem I have is
| that I can't remove the read only attribute from these
| copied folders - I have disabled simple file sharing and
| thought (through the security tab and ownership
| assignment tab) that I'd assigned ownership of everything
| on the disk to administrator. I can remove the read only
| attribute and hit apply. If I then close the folder down
| and check its properties a second time, the read only
| attribute is back! Please help because I can't make
| outlook express use all my exisitng mail information as
| this is contained in one of the copied folders. Also, I
| have now formatted the old drive on the assumption that
| the copy would work. Any help would be appreciated and
| thanks in advance for any responses.
|
| Peter
|

 

[Wesley Vogel]

Peter;
If it's for a folder and the Read-only check box is Gray,
it doesn't mean anything.

 

[Guest]

Hi Wes

no, the box is definitely green and if I remove it and
apply it looks to fix it but the next time you open it
the box is green again. Thanks for your help.
Peter

 

[Wesley Vogel]

Peter;

[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.]

You Cannot View or Change the Read-Only or System Attribute of Folders
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;326549