Re: read only when files are on cd

From: Carey Frisch [MVP] (cnfrisch_at_nospamgmail.com)
Date: 10/14/05 

Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2005 11:50:17 -0500

All files on a CD-R or CD-RW are "read only". In order to modify
a file, you'll have to copy it to your hard drive and then make changes. 

-- 
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows - Shell/User
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"Derek Mulvana" wrote:
| When I place a file on the cd drive.. I go back to it later to change it, and 
| the pc tells me its a read only file, how can I stop this happening, as I 
| often need to change or delete the file on the cd

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