Re: Can't change folders from read-only

From: John Schmidt (johnaec-nospam-_at_pacbell.net)
Date: 07/02/03


Date: Wed, 2 Jul 2003 14:12:34 -0700


I just logged on to post the exact same question - why does the read-only
attribute appear to stay at read-only? My Windows 2000 folders aren't like
this. This is with full rights, administrator logon, etc.

John

"Jeff Crawford" <jcrawfor.corp@mtlsales.com> wrote in message
news:3c6d01c34097$ac9b8ae0$a601280a@phx.gbl...
> I'm trying to install an update for a program. It refuses
> to install because it says the directory is read only. I
> open explorer and change the directory from read only. It
> says it updates and the directory is now full access. I
> then close out of the window and go back in and the
> directory is still set to read only. No matter how many
> times I've tried, with multiple directories (all are set
> to read only) I can't get them to not say read only. I
> can still create new directories, save files from
> programs, etc but can't install anything new. Any
> suggestions? Thanks.



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