Re: Xp File permissions got me stumped

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From: Phil (I.fix.probs_at_for.you)
Date: 08/05/04 

Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2004 17:44:05 -0400

Folders are not read-only. XP just marks all folders indeterminate by
default. It is a tri-state check box. Colored in is indeterminate, checked
is read-only, unchecked is normal. The folders are not read-only and should
work as normal. Just ignore the read-only box on folders. If you have a
piece of software that is having problems writing to a folder then try to
get an xp compatible version of the program. Or post the exact problems
you're having.
Most likely if it is a well written app then is it not the read-only check
box, more likely a permissions setting.

Here is some info on it:

XP does this by design. In XP the read only attribute
is only used by explorer to see if the folder is a special or a system
folder. Read up on it:
For XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;326549
or for other win versions:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;256614

File permissions info:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;q308418

garwil wrote:
> HI,
>
> I have eben through the forum here and tried everything
> suggested to resolve the in-ability to change file
> permissions. The permissions persistently remain at READ
> ONLY. Even if I change it by removing the tick the system
> asks me if it must apply to all the files/ folders etc and
> when I say "yes" it appears to be changing the files..*the
> screen refreshes etc* but when I re-open the folder
> permissions the tick is back there in a shaded box...I
> have change the permissions globaly under my C drive to
> one of EVERYONE-FULL CONTROL and to all files /folders
> below that level...nothing helps..
>
> It used to work fine--about 4 days after installion it
> started on it's own mission and I have not been able to
> control it ever since...
>
> Anyone with any other ideas..??
>
> P.S. i AM ON A lan with onother PC (also with same version
> XP)
>
> Rgds

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