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removing read-only attribute
« on: July 16, 2009, 09:23:27 PM »
I'm stumped on trying to remove the read-only attribute on a folder I created on the desktop..
I've gone through the steps to take ownership (as far as I know) with no luck..

Every time I right click on the folder and remove the read-only attribute, it always comes back...

I'm trying to change the contents of the folder from a Windows XP computer on the network, but when I try to change anything it says the disk is write protected and I'm denied access. I assume "write protected" means that the read-only attribute is set and needs to be removed.

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Re: removing read-only attribute
« Reply #1 on: July 16, 2009, 09:26:15 PM »
check off, "allow network users to change my files" on the sharing tab of the properties dialog for the folder on the PC the folder resides on.
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Re: removing read-only attribute
« Reply #2 on: July 16, 2009, 09:55:26 PM »
Here's my share tab....I don't see what you mean.     


I have tried sharing the folder itself, but I'm still not allowed to change anything in the folder..

The only way I can change the folder contents from another computer is by adding the folder to the PUBLIC folder on the computer it resides on (Vista)
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Re: removing read-only attribute
« Reply #3 on: July 16, 2009, 09:58:35 PM »
Advanced Sharing...
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Re: removing read-only attribute
« Reply #4 on: July 16, 2009, 10:12:28 PM »
Already tried it...   ;)

I even added the FULL Controll permissions on the "everyone" group that is under "Advanced Sharing"


I guess I can live with it the way it is, changing stuff while in the PUBLIC folder......I'll have to take a closer look at "Permissions" at a later time..