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php111

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    How do I remove read only attribute?
    « on: April 26, 2009, 11:59:23 AM »
    Hi everyone,

    How do I remove read only attribute in Vista and make my drive and folders to write? Is it possible to do it? How can it be done? Thank you everyone.

    lostcoast



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    Re: How do I remove read only attribute?
    « Reply #1 on: April 26, 2009, 12:26:21 PM »

    You can click right while mouse over a file and choose properties and see the read only check box.

    I recommend you only do it to personal files and not system files.

    here is some info on problems with read only files:

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/256614
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