impossible to remove "read only" flag

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!!

DR wrote:
> 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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The read only attribute of a folder has no meaning, you cannot change it.
Don't worry about, there's plenty of real problems in Vista to keep you up
nights.


"DR" <> wrote in message
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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!!

"DR" <> wrote in message
news:...
>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!!


Don't lose any sleep over it... it's been that way since XP.

Lang

DR wrote:
> 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!!

Thank you for sharing.

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