Strange Behaviour

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From: marwan hefnawy (marwan_hefnawy_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 04/08/04


Date: Thu, 8 Apr 2004 18:07:35 +0200

I have windows xp SP1
Suddenly I found that all the folders in my computer have a dimmed read-only
check box (in their properties).
when I clear the read-only check box (with all subfolders and files) , it
returns to the dimmed state again .
This behaviour happens to all folders in the computer (as far as I tested).
why do this happen?
Is it normal or is it a virus, or what?



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