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File set to read only
  1. #1


    Finnie Guest

    File set to read only

    Hi all



    I have an Access 2003 app that is set to compact on exit. This fails because
    the origional directory (a sub directory of Program Files) seems to
    constantly re-set the Read Only flag. How can I get over this? All my other
    machines running XP dont suffer from this problem

    Thank you

    Fionnbarr Kennedy

      My System SpecsSystem Spec

  2. #2


    Michael Walraven Guest

    Re: File set to read only

    Directories are neither read only nor not read only. Note that the box is
    filled in (color depends on your settings) not empty or checked.

    Files can be read only, the idea of read only does not apply to
    directories/folders.



    "Finnie" <Finnie@newsgroup> wrote in message
    news:46A4C578-39D4-42B4-9FC8-BAA248A857D2@newsgroup

    > Hi all
    >
    > I have an Access 2003 app that is set to compact on exit. This fails
    > because
    > the origional directory (a sub directory of Program Files) seems to
    > constantly re-set the Read Only flag. How can I get over this? All my
    > other
    > machines running XP dont suffer from this problem
    >
    > Thank you
    >
    > Fionnbarr Kennedy

      My System SpecsSystem Spec

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