Re: setting file access permissions broken in XP

Colin wrote:

Hi Malke Thanks for your prompt responses.
you wrote. OK, first of all the read-only attribute does not apply to
folders in
XP.
When I select a folder, right click go properties I get a attributes
choice of read only or hidden neither of which are greyed out. The
read only has a green box which when clicked cycles from a green box
to a green tick to a clear box. This cannot be set to clear or a tick
as the box always returns to the green filled square.
When I create a folder it is created with this default,the green box
active on the properties dialog box when checked. I am using XP Home.

Trust me, the read-only attribute does not apply to folders in XP. It
doesn't matter if you can check the box or not. Read this MS Knowledge
Base article to understand how this works in Windows XP:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326549

The only way to see the security tab in Home is by booting into Safe
Mode.

However, I think you are looking in the wrong place for your
troubleshooting. As I've said before, I don't run Apache and am unclear
about exactly what you are trying to do. Are you trying to run a real
web server on XP Home? This is not recommended. If you are just doing
web development and using Apache, then as I said before you need to
look to Apache for help with your problem.

I really can't help you with Apache or php. Post in a newsgroup or user
forum for Apache, php, or web developers.

Malke
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