Re: Error applying attributes. Access denied.

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Try copying the file from the CD to the hard drive and then change the
read-only attribute.

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In news:E3970A7C-B4A1-4795-9325-77C26849AB5B@xxxxxxxxxxxxx,
Jono0055 <Jono0055@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> hunted and pecked:
> I created a database (.mdb) file with MS Access, saved it to a CD and I
> need to know how I can either change the file attributes so that it is
> not a read-only file, or open it as a read-only file in Access and change
> it so I can write to it. When I go to file properties and uncheck
> read-only I get the following error message:
> Error Applying Attributes
> An error occurred applying attributes to the file:
> [drive:]\[file]
> Access is denied.
> {Ignore} {Ignore All} {Retry} {Cancel}
>
> Can someone please tell me what I can do?

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