Re: Folder Property set to Read Access by default??

From: Harry (user256@mchsi.com)
Date: 03/29/03 

From: "Harry" <user256@mchsi.com>
Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2003 22:18:21 -0600

I have the same problem. All my folders and files are checked to read
only(you know, little checkbox on the file/folder properties page), but this
is true for ALL files on the "C" drive.
Ok, if it is NTFS files permissions, HOW does one change that?
As far as why it was brought to my/our attention is that the checkbox has a
check mark in it, and it is greyed out.

Harry, and MASHI

"Roger Abell [MVP]" <mvpNOSPAM@asu.edu> wrote in message
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The is Read-Only, not Read Access.
The checkbox on folders does just what it says,
reset the attribute on contained files.
That checkbox does not mean that the attribute
is set on the folder, or contained files. Its normal
state is neither checked nor unchecked.

You likely have an issue with NTFS permissions,
rather than the read-only attribute.

Why did your attention turn to the Read-Only ? 

--
Roger
"Mashi" <cspie@catcha.com> wrote in message
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> Hello
>
> I faced a problem whereby I realised that the folders I've
> created in my XP Professional OS are set to Read Access by
> default.
>
> When I unselect the Read Access upon right-click
> Properties of the Folder, it asked me if I want to apply
> it to the sub-folders as well. I selected YES.
>
> Once it is done, I perform a right-click on the folder
> again, viola, the property shows that it is highlighted as
> Read Access again.
>
> May I know why?
>
> Pls advise.
>
> Thanks

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