Body & Soul1 min ago
Cant change read only attributes
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Hi, I am using the only accoun on this computer, which is obviously an admin account, however, I cannot change any file attributes whatsoever, it keeps saying I need admin permission... So I click OK and it brings a little window up saying how long its going to take ect, then when its done, I right click on the file and properties and the readonly status is back!!
It's really doing my head in as I can't figure out why its doing this.
Does anyone know how I can make it so I can change the read only status of my files?
-Cheers Abs
It's really doing my head in as I can't figure out why its doing this.
Does anyone know how I can make it so I can change the read only status of my files?
-Cheers Abs
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.You havent said whether the files are on a folder within Drive C or on an external source ?
NTFS or FAT32 ?
Have you tried any third party Freeware such as
http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/File-Manag ement/Attribute-Changer.shtml
NTFS or FAT32 ?
Have you tried any third party Freeware such as
http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/File-Manag ement/Attribute-Changer.shtml
NTFS or FAT32. My Computer-Select C drive_Right click_In the Information Box it will state one or the other.
Can you let me know.
The reason I ask is that NTFS offers increased security by adding extra attributes to every file and folder in addition to the attributes used in FAT (hidden, read-only, system, and archive). With NTFS, you are able to grant or deny other users permission to access, modify, or delete specific files
I presume you want to change from read Only in order to change the files.
Although this may seem odd Try Copying them and changing the attributes on the copy and report back will you.
Can you let me know.
The reason I ask is that NTFS offers increased security by adding extra attributes to every file and folder in addition to the attributes used in FAT (hidden, read-only, system, and archive). With NTFS, you are able to grant or deny other users permission to access, modify, or delete specific files
I presume you want to change from read Only in order to change the files.
Although this may seem odd Try Copying them and changing the attributes on the copy and report back will you.