can't change file attributes  
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OilCity1





PostPosted: Tue Nov 04 11:41:52 CST 2003 Top

Windows XP >> can't change file attributes I have aeemingly random setting of folder read only
properties. I also can't clear it even tho I am an
administrator modifying my own My docs workspace.
Whats the dill pickle?

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purplehaz





PostPosted: Tue Nov 04 11:41:52 CST 2003 Top

Windows XP >> can't change file attributes XP just marks all folders read-only by default, BUT, the folders are not
read-only and
should work as normal. Just ignore the read-only mark. If you have a piece
of software that is having probs writing to a folder then try to get an xp
complatable version of the program. Or post the exact probs your having.
Most likely if it is a well written app then is it not the read-only check
box, more likely a permissions setting.

Here is some info on it:

XP makes folders read-only by design. In XP the read only attribute
is only used by explorer to see if the folder is a special or a system
folder. Read up on it:
For XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;326549
or for other win versions:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;256614

File permissions info:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;q308418



"marc" <EMail@HideDomain.com> wrote in message
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> I have aeemingly random setting of folder read only
> properties. I also can't clear it even tho I am an
> administrator modifying my own My docs workspace.
> Whats the dill pickle?