'Read only' issue

I have a couple of HD connected to my PC with music files and image (photos)
files but I can't edit them because VISTA makes them 'read only' and doesn't
allow me to change it.

I have adjusted all my permissions to 'complete control' , have disabled UAC
but to no avail.

If I change the file properties from read-only to read/write (ie uncheck the
read-only file attribute), it comes back as read-only!!! What? I uncheck the
checkbox, close the folder properties dialog window, and re-open it only to
find the read-only checkbox selected. And yes I’m in Admistrator mode.

I sure regrett I didn't buy a MAC ...

If someone has a solution please post it .
Rgs

Take ownership of the file.
--
Paul


"MigBug" wrote:

> I have a couple of HD connected to my PC with music files and image (photos)
> files but I can't edit them because VISTA makes them 'read only' and doesn't
> allow me to change it.
>
> I have adjusted all my permissions to 'complete control' , have disabled UAC
> but to no avail.
>
> If I change the file properties from read-only to read/write (ie uncheck the
> read-only file attribute), it comes back as read-only!!! What? I uncheck the
> checkbox, close the folder properties dialog window, and re-open it only to
> find the read-only checkbox selected. And yes I’m in Admistrator mode.
>
> I sure regrett I didn't buy a MAC ...
>
> If someone has a solution please post it .
> Rgs

The solution is to ignore "read only" in a folder's properties. It (the
"read only" attribute) doesn't apply to folders, only to files. If you are
unable to open a file for editing, it's because you lack permissions or
ownership.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
My thoughts http://rick-mvp.blogspot.com

"MigBug" <> wrote in message
news:2FB90CB8-267B-4EDA-8060-...
>I have a couple of HD connected to my PC with music files and image
>(photos)
> files but I can't edit them because VISTA makes them 'read only' and
> doesn't
> allow me to change it.
>
> I have adjusted all my permissions to 'complete control' , have disabled
> UAC
> but to no avail.
>
> If I change the file properties from read-only to read/write (ie uncheck
> the
> read-only file attribute), it comes back as read-only!!! What? I uncheck
> the
> checkbox, close the folder properties dialog window, and re-open it only
> to
> find the read-only checkbox selected. And yes Iâ?Tm in Admistrator mode.
>
> I sure regrett I didn't buy a MAC ...
>
> If someone has a solution please post it .
> Rgs

Thank u PaulB, but didn't help.
I took control of the full drive G:\ , than I changed the properties to be
able to edit the files, the computer goes through all the files , tells me it
is done, than I check the folders and files properties and everything is the
same, back to 'read only' !!!


"PaulB" wrote:

> Take ownership of the file.
> --
> Paul
>
>
> "MigBug" wrote:
>
> > I have a couple of HD connected to my PC with music files and image (photos)
> > files but I can't edit them because VISTA makes them 'read only' and doesn't
> > allow me to change it.
> >
> > I have adjusted all my permissions to 'complete control' , have disabled UAC
> > but to no avail.
> >
> > If I change the file properties from read-only to read/write (ie uncheck the
> > read-only file attribute), it comes back as read-only!!! What? I uncheck the
> > checkbox, close the folder properties dialog window, and re-open it only to
> > find the read-only checkbox selected. And yes I’m in Admistrator mode.
> >
> > I sure regrett I didn't buy a MAC ...
> >
> > If someone has a solution please post it .
> > Rgs

Take ownership and change the permissions.....

I have this in a batch file named setowner.bat

takeown /f %1 /r /d y
icacls %1 /grant administrators:F /t

to run, open a cmd window and type

setowner c:\"foldername"


--
Vista Home Premium 32 SP1
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"MigBug" <> wrote in message
news:2FB90CB8-267B-4EDA-8060-...
> I have a couple of HD connected to my PC with music files and image
> (photos)
> files but I can't edit them because VISTA makes them 'read only' and
> doesn't
> allow me to change it.
>
> I have adjusted all my permissions to 'complete control' , have disabled
> UAC
> but to no avail.
>
> If I change the file properties from read-only to read/write (ie uncheck
> the
> read-only file attribute), it comes back as read-only!!! What? I uncheck
> the
> checkbox, close the folder properties dialog window, and re-open it only
> to
> find the read-only checkbox selected. And yes I’m in Admistrator mode.
>
> I sure regrett I didn't buy a MAC ...
>
> If someone has a solution please post it .
> Rgs

It works , but on a file by file aproach.
When you have thousands of locked files it becomes a pain in the ass ... I
was trying to do it on a folder basis, but than it doesn't work ...
Do you know if there is a way to run through a hard drive unlocking all the
files stored in it ?
thank you Dave, I already did that.


"Dave" wrote:

> Take ownership and change the permissions.....
>
> I have this in a batch file named setowner.bat
>
> takeown /f %1 /r /d y
> icacls %1 /grant administrators:F /t
>
> to run, open a cmd window and type
>
> setowner c:\"foldername"
>
>
> --
> Vista Home Premium 32 SP1
> http://get.live.com/wlmail/overview
>
>
> "MigBug" <> wrote in message
> news:2FB90CB8-267B-4EDA-8060-...
> > I have a couple of HD connected to my PC with music files and image
> > (photos)
> > files but I can't edit them because VISTA makes them 'read only' and
> > doesn't
> > allow me to change it.
> >
> > I have adjusted all my permissions to 'complete control' , have disabled
> > UAC
> > but to no avail.
> >
> > If I change the file properties from read-only to read/write (ie uncheck
> > the
> > read-only file attribute), it comes back as read-only!!! What? I uncheck
> > the
> > checkbox, close the folder properties dialog window, and re-open it only
> > to
> > find the read-only checkbox selected. And yes I’m in Admistrator mode.
> >
> > I sure regrett I didn't buy a MAC ...
> >
> > If someone has a solution please post it .
> > Rgs
>
>

Well, I do own the files, and I can unlock them on a file by file aproach, but
when you have thousands of locked files it becomes a pain in the ass ... I
was trying to do it on a folder basis, but than it doesn't work ...
Do you know if there is a way to run through a hard drive unlocking all the
files stored in it ?



"Rick Rogers" wrote:

> The solution is to ignore "read only" in a folder's properties. It (the
> "read only" attribute) doesn't apply to folders, only to files. If you are
> unable to open a file for editing, it's because you lack permissions or
> ownership.
>
> --
> Best of Luck,
>
> Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
> Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
> My thoughts http://rick-mvp.blogspot.com
>
> "MigBug" <> wrote in message
> news:2FB90CB8-267B-4EDA-8060-...
> >I have a couple of HD connected to my PC with music files and image
> >(photos)
> > files but I can't edit them because VISTA makes them 'read only' and
> > doesn't
> > allow me to change it.
> >
> > I have adjusted all my permissions to 'complete control' , have disabled
> > UAC
> > but to no avail.
> >
> > If I change the file properties from read-only to read/write (ie uncheck
> > the
> > read-only file attribute), it comes back as read-only!!! What? I uncheck
> > the
> > checkbox, close the folder properties dialog window, and re-open it only
> > to
> > find the read-only checkbox selected. And yes Iâ?Tm in Admistrator mode.
> >
> > I sure regrett I didn't buy a MAC ...
> >
> > If someone has a solution please post it .
> > Rgs
>
>

Add "Take Ownership" to right-click menu in Vista

http://www.petri.co.il/add-take-owne...menu-vista.htm

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"MigBug" <> wrote in message
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> It works , but on a file by file aproach.
> When you have thousands of locked files it becomes a pain in the ass ... I
> was trying to do it on a folder basis, but than it doesn't work ...
> Do you know if there is a way to run through a hard drive unlocking all
> the
> files stored in it ?
> thank you Dave, I already did that.
>
>
> "Dave" wrote:
>
>> Take ownership and change the permissions.....
>>
>> I have this in a batch file named setowner.bat
>>
>> takeown /f %1 /r /d y
>> icacls %1 /grant administrators:F /t
>>
>> to run, open a cmd window and type
>>
>> setowner c:\"foldername"
>>
>>
>> --
>> Vista Home Premium 32 SP1
>> http://get.live.com/wlmail/overview
>>
>>
>> "MigBug" <> wrote in message
>> news:2FB90CB8-267B-4EDA-8060-...
>> > I have a couple of HD connected to my PC with music files and image
>> > (photos)
>> > files but I can't edit them because VISTA makes them 'read only' and
>> > doesn't
>> > allow me to change it.
>> >
>> > I have adjusted all my permissions to 'complete control' , have
>> > disabled
>> > UAC
>> > but to no avail.
>> >
>> > If I change the file properties from read-only to read/write (ie
>> > uncheck
>> > the
>> > read-only file attribute), it comes back as read-only!!! What? I
>> > uncheck
>> > the
>> > checkbox, close the folder properties dialog window, and re-open it
>> > only
>> > to
>> > find the read-only checkbox selected. And yes I’m in Admistrator mode.
>> >
>> > I sure regrett I didn't buy a MAC ...
>> >
>> > If someone has a solution please post it .
>> > Rgs
>>
>>

It will work on a whole folder, and even a whole drive if you specify it....
Run it from an elevated CMD prompt

--
Vista Home Premium 32 SP1
http://get.live.com/wlmail/overview


"MigBug" <> wrote in message
news:7E4384A7-2297-4758-AE4F-...
> It works , but on a file by file aproach.
> When you have thousands of locked files it becomes a pain in the ass ... I
> was trying to do it on a folder basis, but than it doesn't work ...
> Do you know if there is a way to run through a hard drive unlocking all
> the
> files stored in it ?
> thank you Dave, I already did that.
>
>
> "Dave" wrote:
>
>> Take ownership and change the permissions.....
>>
>> I have this in a batch file named setowner.bat
>>
>> takeown /f %1 /r /d y
>> icacls %1 /grant administrators:F /t
>>
>> to run, open a cmd window and type
>>
>> setowner c:\"foldername"
>>
>>
>> --
>> Vista Home Premium 32 SP1
>> http://get.live.com/wlmail/overview
>>
>>
>> "MigBug" <> wrote in message
>> news:2FB90CB8-267B-4EDA-8060-...
>> > I have a couple of HD connected to my PC with music files and image
>> > (photos)
>> > files but I can't edit them because VISTA makes them 'read only' and
>> > doesn't
>> > allow me to change it.
>> >
>> > I have adjusted all my permissions to 'complete control' , have
>> > disabled
>> > UAC
>> > but to no avail.
>> >
>> > If I change the file properties from read-only to read/write (ie
>> > uncheck
>> > the
>> > read-only file attribute), it comes back as read-only!!! What? I
>> > uncheck
>> > the
>> > checkbox, close the folder properties dialog window, and re-open it
>> > only
>> > to
>> > find the read-only checkbox selected. And yes I’m in Admistrator mode.
>> >
>> > I sure regrett I didn't buy a MAC ...
>> >
>> > If someone has a solution please post it .
>> > Rgs
>>
>>

And, for Gods sake don’t pay any attention to the blue box in the "read
only" section of the properties. The selection is ONLY viable if it’s a
check mark, and you cant mark folders read only in Vista at any rate.

Kurt

"Dave" <> wrote in message
news:e#...
> It will work on a whole folder, and even a whole drive if you specify
> it....
> Run it from an elevated CMD prompt
>
> --
> Vista Home Premium 32 SP1
> http://get.live.com/wlmail/overview
>
>
> "MigBug" <> wrote in message
> news:7E4384A7-2297-4758-AE4F-...
>> It works , but on a file by file aproach.
>> When you have thousands of locked files it becomes a pain in the ass ...
>> I
>> was trying to do it on a folder basis, but than it doesn't work ...
>> Do you know if there is a way to run through a hard drive unlocking all
>> the
>> files stored in it ?
>> thank you Dave, I already did that.
>>
>>
>> "Dave" wrote:
>>
>>> Take ownership and change the permissions.....
>>>
>>> I have this in a batch file named setowner.bat
>>>
>>> takeown /f %1 /r /d y
>>> icacls %1 /grant administrators:F /t
>>>
>>> to run, open a cmd window and type
>>>
>>> setowner c:\"foldername"
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> Vista Home Premium 32 SP1
>>> http://get.live.com/wlmail/overview
>>>
>>>
>>> "MigBug" <> wrote in message
>>> news:2FB90CB8-267B-4EDA-8060-...
>>> > I have a couple of HD connected to my PC with music files and image
>>> > (photos)
>>> > files but I can't edit them because VISTA makes them 'read only' and
>>> > doesn't
>>> > allow me to change it.
>>> >
>>> > I have adjusted all my permissions to 'complete control' , have
>>> > disabled
>>> > UAC
>>> > but to no avail.
>>> >
>>> > If I change the file properties from read-only to read/write (ie
>>> > uncheck
>>> > the
>>> > read-only file attribute), it comes back as read-only!!! What? I
>>> > uncheck
>>> > the
>>> > checkbox, close the folder properties dialog window, and re-open it
>>> > only
>>> > to
>>> > find the read-only checkbox selected. And yes I’m in Admistrator mode.
>>> >
>>> > I sure regrett I didn't buy a MAC ...
>>> >
>>> > If someone has a solution please post it .
>>> > Rgs
>>>
>>>