Re: What the hey is the read-attribute for on folders

In news:FEFBE92E-7143-420D-BB30-2EE6D264D771@xxxxxxxxxxxxx,
Martin Sherred <MartinSherred@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> typed:

> on NTFS volumes? The application of seems to have no effect on
> anything. Is this useable?


The read-only flag has no meaning for folders. When you look at
that check box, it can have three settings: on (black check), off
(empty box), and not applicable (gray check). Folders have that
gray check mark.


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Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
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