removing read-only access for a folder in windows XP
So I have this windows XP box which has a folder. When I look at its properties, it read-only is enabled. When I uncheck this checkbox and saves it, it saves with no messages, but when I open it again it shows the checkbox checked!!
Is there any way to remove read-only for a folder?
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So I have this windows XP box which has a folder. When I look at its properties, it read-only is enabled. When I uncheck this checkbox and saves it, it saves with no messages, but when I open it again it shows the checkbox checked!!
Is there any way to remove read-only for a folder?
windows-xp file-permissions read-only
asked Jul 27 '14 at 11:33
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possible duplicate of All folders in all drives are set to read only on Windows XP and can't be changed
– Ƭᴇcʜιᴇ007
Jul 27 '14 at 14:28
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So I have this windows XP box which has a folder. When I look at its properties, it read-only is enabled. When I uncheck this checkbox and saves it, it saves with no messages, but when I open it again it shows the checkbox checked!!
Is there any way to remove read-only for a folder?
windows-xp file-permissions read-only
asked Jul 27 '14 at 11:33
open_sourseopen_sourse
163127
So I have this windows XP box which has a folder. When I look at its properties, it read-only is enabled. When I uncheck this checkbox and saves it, it saves with no messages, but when I open it again it shows the checkbox checked!!
Is there any way to remove read-only for a folder?
windows-xp file-permissions read-only
windows-xp file-permissions read-only
asked Jul 27 '14 at 11:33
open_sourseopen_sourse
163127
asked Jul 27 '14 at 11:33
open_sourseopen_sourse
163127
asked Jul 27 '14 at 11:33
open_sourseopen_sourse
163127
asked Jul 27 '14 at 11:33
open_sourseopen_sourse
163127
asked Jul 27 '14 at 11:33
open_sourseopen_sourse
163127
163127
possible duplicate of All folders in all drives are set to read only on Windows XP and can't be changed
– Ƭᴇcʜιᴇ007
Jul 27 '14 at 14:28
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possible duplicate of All folders in all drives are set to read only on Windows XP and can't be changed
– Ƭᴇcʜιᴇ007
Jul 27 '14 at 14:28
possible duplicate of All folders in all drives are set to read only on Windows XP and can't be changed
– Ƭᴇcʜιᴇ007
Jul 27 '14 at 14:28
possible duplicate of All folders in all drives are set to read only on Windows XP and can't be changed
– Ƭᴇcʜιᴇ007
Jul 27 '14 at 14:28
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You might not have ownership. These two links should help. I had a similar issue with a client and book marked those links. It fixed his issue. Hopefully it fixes yours.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308421
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_security_tab.htm
answered Jul 27 '14 at 14:08
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According to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326549,
Unlike the Read-only attribute for a file, the Read-only attribute for a folder is typically ignored by Windows, Windows components and accessories, and other programs. For example, you can delete, rename, and change a folder with the Read-only attribute by using Windows Explorer.
You can safely ignore the read-only attribute, and the associated check box, for folders, the vast majority of the time. The exceptions would be special Windows folders, which you should not be modifying anyway.
answered Jul 27 '14 at 14:26
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You might not have ownership. These two links should help. I had a similar issue with a client and book marked those links. It fixed his issue. Hopefully it fixes yours.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308421
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_security_tab.htm
answered Jul 27 '14 at 14:08
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You might not have ownership. These two links should help. I had a similar issue with a client and book marked those links. It fixed his issue. Hopefully it fixes yours.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308421
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_security_tab.htm
answered Jul 27 '14 at 14:08
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You might not have ownership. These two links should help. I had a similar issue with a client and book marked those links. It fixed his issue. Hopefully it fixes yours.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308421
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_security_tab.htm
answered Jul 27 '14 at 14:08
RavenousRavenous
113211
You might not have ownership. These two links should help. I had a similar issue with a client and book marked those links. It fixed his issue. Hopefully it fixes yours.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308421
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_security_tab.htm
answered Jul 27 '14 at 14:08
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answered Jul 27 '14 at 14:08
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According to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326549,
Unlike the Read-only attribute for a file, the Read-only attribute for a folder is typically ignored by Windows, Windows components and accessories, and other programs. For example, you can delete, rename, and change a folder with the Read-only attribute by using Windows Explorer.
You can safely ignore the read-only attribute, and the associated check box, for folders, the vast majority of the time. The exceptions would be special Windows folders, which you should not be modifying anyway.
answered Jul 27 '14 at 14:26
Patrick SeymourPatrick Seymour
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add a comment |
According to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326549,
Unlike the Read-only attribute for a file, the Read-only attribute for a folder is typically ignored by Windows, Windows components and accessories, and other programs. For example, you can delete, rename, and change a folder with the Read-only attribute by using Windows Explorer.
You can safely ignore the read-only attribute, and the associated check box, for folders, the vast majority of the time. The exceptions would be special Windows folders, which you should not be modifying anyway.
answered Jul 27 '14 at 14:26
Patrick SeymourPatrick Seymour
7,3422031
add a comment |
According to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326549,
Unlike the Read-only attribute for a file, the Read-only attribute for a folder is typically ignored by Windows, Windows components and accessories, and other programs. For example, you can delete, rename, and change a folder with the Read-only attribute by using Windows Explorer.
You can safely ignore the read-only attribute, and the associated check box, for folders, the vast majority of the time. The exceptions would be special Windows folders, which you should not be modifying anyway.
answered Jul 27 '14 at 14:26
Patrick SeymourPatrick Seymour
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According to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326549,
Unlike the Read-only attribute for a file, the Read-only attribute for a folder is typically ignored by Windows, Windows components and accessories, and other programs. For example, you can delete, rename, and change a folder with the Read-only attribute by using Windows Explorer.
You can safely ignore the read-only attribute, and the associated check box, for folders, the vast majority of the time. The exceptions would be special Windows folders, which you should not be modifying anyway.
answered Jul 27 '14 at 14:26
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possible duplicate of All folders in all drives are set to read only on Windows XP and can't be changed
– Ƭᴇcʜιᴇ007
Jul 27 '14 at 14:28