Changing folder attributes

I have a certain folder that is somehow set to "read only".
I used the "cmd" window to change the attributes with the
command "attrib -r" (this is according to the instructions
on this page)
http://support.microsoft.com/default...en-us%3b326549
This did not work. Even if I do this while I am logged in as
administrator it does not work. Can someone tell me how
to change a folders' attributes so it is no longer read only?

/n6xxxx/ said:

> I have a certain folder that is somehow set to "read only".
> I used the "cmd" window to change the attributes with the
> command "attrib -r" (this is according to the instructions
> on this page)
> http://support.microsoft.com/default...en-us%3b326549
> This did not work. Even if I do this while I am logged in as
> administrator it does not work. Can someone tell me how
> to change a folders' attributes so it is no longer read only?

Also view...
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/256614/en-us

Hello,

The read-only attribute is most likely not causing your problems.

It is more likely the security permissions set on the folder. You can
run in to this problem if you try to access a folder that was created
from another installation of Windows (such a a prior Windows
installation).

To gain access:

If using Windows Vista Ultimate, Business, or Enterprise:

- Open an explorer window
- Find the folder you need access to
- Right-click it
- Click Properties
- Click the Security Tab
- Click Edit
- Click Add
- If you are the only one that needs modify access to this file, type
your username and press enter. Otherwise, type "Users" and press
enter.
- Click the checkbox under Allow next to Full Control
- Click OK
- Click OK

If using Windows Vista Home versions:

- Click start
- Find command prompt
- Right-click it, click run as administrator
- Using the dir and cd commands, enter the folder that contains the
folder that you need access to.
- Type the following command:

icacls "FOLDER" /grant USERF)

Where folder is the folder that you need access to, and USER is your
username.

--
-JB
Microsoft MVP - Windows Shell
Windows Vista Support FAQ - http://www.jimmah.com/vista/

On Sun, 20 May 2007 12:04:00 -0700, n6xxxx
<> wrote:

>I have a certain folder that is somehow set to "read only".
>I used the "cmd" window to change the attributes with the
>command "attrib -r" (this is according to the instructions
>on this page)
>http://support.microsoft.com/default...en-us%3b326549
>This did not work. Even if I do this while I am logged in as
>administrator it does not work. Can someone tell me how
>to change a folders' attributes so it is no longer read only?

Right clock on the frolder. Open the properties dialogue box. Open the
"Security" tab. Click on the user whose privileges you want to change
and then click "edit." Or you can select the Advanced" button and get
to essentially the same place. Set the privileges to "full control" or
anything else you want (do this by clicking checks into the boxes, even
though they appeared grayed-out they really aren't).

Done.

Only Microsoft could make Vista this big a pain the the ass ... but they
did.


On Sun, 20 May 2007 12:04:00 -0700, n6xxxx
<> wrote:

>I have a certain folder that is somehow set to "read only".
>I used the "cmd" window to change the attributes with the
>command "attrib -r" (this is according to the instructions
>on this page)
>http://support.microsoft.com/default...en-us%3b326549
>This did not work. Even if I do this while I am logged in as
>administrator it does not work. Can someone tell me how
>to change a folders' attributes so it is no longer read only?

Did you get any response to your Read Only attribute problem? If so please tell me how!

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I am unable to follow the above directions, because, it appears I do
not have permission to Edit / Add users for the folder.. Although I am
the administrator. Please help me!