Unable to reset Read Only on files/folders

[Joseph Carrier]

I have a few data folders and files (not program files) on which I seem
unable to reset the "Read Only" attribute.

To reset I right-click on the file and then click on Properties. The first
thing I see is a green rectangle to the to the left of "Read Only." I click
on the green rectangle to remove it from the check box, then click on
"apply" and then on "OK."

When I return to the Properties of that file, the green square is back and
the file
is still "read only."

Can anyone tell me what might be going on?

Thanks

 

[gls858]

I have a few data folders and files (not program files) on which I seem
unable to reset the "Read Only" attribute.

To reset I right-click on the file and then click on Properties. The
first thing I see is a green rectangle to the to the left of "Read
Only." I click on the green rectangle to remove it from the check box,
then click on "apply" and then on "OK."

When I return to the Properties of that file, the green square is back
and the file
is still "read only."

Can anyone tell me what might be going on?

Thanks

Sharon F answered this same question just a couple of hours ago.
hopefully she won't mind if I copy and paste it here:

The read only attribute on the folder is meaningless except to Windows'
folder customizations. It does not stop reads and writes to the folder.

Something else is blocking your access, possibly permissions or the program
you are using is interpreting the read only flag on the folder incorrectly.
To fix permissions: If using XP Pro, either shift right click the file to
get a security/permissions option in the right click menu or turn off
Simple Sharing in Folder Options> View. If using XP Home, boot to Safe Mode
to get the permissions tab in the properties sheets.

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

"Access is Denied" Error Message When You Try to Open a Folder
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;810881

How to set, view, change, or remove special permissions for files and
folders in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308419
-- Sharon F MS-MVP ~ Windows Shell/User

 

[Harry Ohrn]

The read-only attribute for folders is by design. It doesn't affect the
files within those folders. Just leave it as is.

 

[Joseph Carrier]

Thanks for the comments.

Having experimented, I now see my problem in a different light, so I started
a new thread under the subject "Problem Comparing Shared Files." It's been
suggested to me elsewhere that having two open topics in a News group
violates user ethics somehow -- I hope that isn't so.

The read-only attribute for folders is by design. It doesn't affect the
files within those folders. Just leave it as is.

--

Harry Ohrn MS-MVP [Shell/User]
www.webtree.ca/windowsxp

I have a few data folders and files (not program files) on which I seem
unable to reset the "Read Only" attribute.

To reset I right-click on the file and then click on Properties. The first
thing I see is a green rectangle to the to the left of "Read Only." I click
on the green rectangle to remove it from the check box, then click on
"apply" and then on "OK."

When I return to the Properties of that file, the green square is back and
the file
is still "read only."

Can anyone tell me what might be going on?

Thanks

 

[Sharon F]

Sharon F answered this same question just a couple of hours ago.
hopefully she won't mind if I copy and paste it here:

Don't mind at all!