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Old 10-08-2007   #2 (permalink)
John Inzer


 
 

Re: impossible to remove "read only" flag

DR wrote:
Quote:

> I tried to remove the "read-only" flag of a folder and it's files.
> It's impossible. I select the folder, then properties, uncheck
> "readonly", click ok and select "apply to all files and folders". i
> don't get any error. but if I go to properties again, "read only" is
> still set!!
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Maybe the following articles will offer some ideas:

Windows Vista -
Why can't I clear or set the Read
Only attribute checkbox on a folder?
http://tinyurl.com/2bqckq

Windows Vista -
Why do I get an Access Denied
error when trying to save my files?
http://tinyurl.com/23l5zg

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