Re: write-protection

From: Drew Cooper [MSFT] (dcoop_at_online.microsoft.com)
Date: 10/23/03 

Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2003 18:48:51 -0700

The UI cannot change the read-only attribute on a folder - only on files.
If you need to change the attribute on a folder, use the command line tool
"attrib" (as demonstrated earlier in this thread by Neils). 

-- 
Drew Cooper [MSFT]
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"Mark Scott" <mark2010@ntlworld.com> wrote in message
news:OiI57zCmDHA.2068@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> I also have just experienced the same problem?
> I will work on the problem tomorrow and I have added a post tonight.
> "Problems Read Only Attributes cant be changed?"
>
> With my self I think it might have something to do with "Network setup
> wizard" or
> the fact that I switch on and off the "Simple file sharing".
>
> I am admin and I am part of a work group and the other machine is also the
> same?
> So the only cross contamination I can think of is the set up network
wizard
> disk?
>
> "Niels" <Niels@NoMail.com> wrote in message
> news:6k2bpvc65oa26rlqkv6cv88jaulgqi0f6s@4ax.com...
> > To do your attribute change fast and easy, use attrib in a CMD box.
> > It saves you a lot time.
> >
> > The command should be about: Attrib -R *.* /S
> >
> >
> >
> > On Tue, 21 Oct 2003 07:13:45 -0700, "Miro"
> <miro.cepciansky@va-utveckling.se> wrote:
> >
> > >Hi!
> > >
> > >I can't uncheck the "write-protection" box in any of my
> > >subfolders to c:\. They keep coming back. The whole drive
> > >is write-protected. How can I change that?
> > >
> > >I have XP Professional
> > >
> > >/Miro
> >
>
>

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