Cannot cancel the read-only file attribute.

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• Cannot get rid of the read-only file attribute

  I have a folder on my PC which is marked read-only.  The Setup program seems set up like that.  If I right click on the folder and go to 'Properties' there is a grey checkmark on "read only".  If I have it uncheck the box, and then click OK or apply then OK, it remains unalterable (the grey tick comes).  There is no hidden file in the folder.

  How can I fix it?

  Contrary to all logic of common sense, the 'Read only' attribute, as shown in the Properties screen has absolutely nothing to do with 'Read only' when it refers to a folder in Windows XP. In fact, it indicates that it is a custom folder.  A full explanation can be found here:

  "You can not view or change the read-only or the attributes of system files in Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7"
    <>http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/326549 >

  You don't mention exactly what your "problem" is with this folder, so I can not develop too much more than that.

  HTH,
  JW

• Cannot modify READ ONLY file attributes using the administrator account

  I tried the windows Explorer and a custom program called Directory Opus. I tried to create several administrator accounts, but not luck.

  I can't work with this existing problem.

  I need a solution.

  I have exactly the same problem.  Following the steps above did not work, folders/subfolders unchangeable rest.  I am the owner of the folder and subfolders.  I don't know yet how they became Read-Only to start.  Read-only on the individual files setting works correctly.  Changing the settings of file does not work.

  IMPORTANT EDIT:

  According to a message from the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
  You cannot view or change the read-only or system attributes
  To summarize, Windows does not include system or read-only folders settings (he was aware of these properties on the FILES however).  Individual applications that you use cannot ignore the State of read-only on a folder and can give an error.  In my situation, an application was trying to create a new file in a folder that has been marked read-only and honored the RO parameter and refuses to try to create the new file.

  To actually change these attributes, properties menu will not work.  The KB source:

  • If you click apply changes to this folder only , the read-only attribute is changed for all files in the folder. However, the read-only attribute is not changed for the folder, its subfolders or files in its subfolders. If you click apply changes to this folder, subfolders and files , the read-only attribute is changed for all files in the folder and all files in the subfolders. However, the read-only attribute is not changed for the folder or its subfolders.

  To change these properties, the user must start a Terminal command line and execute the changes by hand, for example, this command:

  • attrib - r + s c:\test

  .. What will remove the READ ONLY parameter and apply the SYSTEM setting in the folder.  Once more, change the properties of files (including files in subfolders) works as expected with the right click - Properties-> Security menu.

  The basic source of knowledge:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/326549

  Bad support, Ms.

• Cannot complete the 'read only' designation on some files

  Signature the administrator XP, I can't change the 'read only' tab on the records. After I click on the box to cancel 'read only', the computer checks the box itself. How can I get the computer to end definitively the status of 'read only' on selected folders?

  XP does not use the attribute of read/write on records. This is normal. If you try to take in hand, this is how:

  Appropriating a file or a folder under Windows XP [Q308421] - http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308421
  How can I get the Security tab in the folder properties? - http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_security_tab.htm MS - MVP - Elephant Boy computers - don't panic!

• Eliminate the 'read only' files on DVD. Went to properties and clicked off the coast on the 'read only' box, but it does not work.

  Put some files on DVD and then tried to change them.   Receipt message they are 'read only' tried to click on 'read only' in the properties, but this does not work.  The 'read only' is back.  How can we change the files on a DVD?

  In general, once you write multi-utilisations, you can not edit the file.  If you use a rewritable media, you can delete the file and write again.

  DVD writing (burning) is not present natively by XP.  What application you are using, including version?  Support for packet writing?

• In Windows 8 x 64, can not remove read only file attribute custom

  When I create the new folder in the D drive, not in the system, it was always read-only. When I change through properties and uncheck the read-only box, seems ok. but when I open again the properties, it is always read-only. I try using the command prompt command (admin) prompt using atrrib - r folder/s/d and does not yet work. I tried to change the security or aid of appropriating still won't change anything. This problem is not my xampp works well, keep showing me forbidden access with the document read-only as the alert. can someone help me with this thing read-only.

  NOTE: I have my disabled UAC, it is the custom folder and not in the system

  It worked for me.

  for the record

  attrib - r c:\my-folder

  and files

  attrib - r c:\my-folder\*.*

  Does the work. I had problem with PhpStorm. It was not able to save files to the project due to the read-only State.

  After doing this in CMD as administrator, all right.

• I can't change the read only files on my NAS unit.

  I have a promise SmartStore MS4300n Network Attached Storage system that I have used for more than two years. I can access it from my Windows Xp and my 64 bit Windows 7 computer. Yesterday, I tried to move some files from my Win 7 to the NAS and I find that I can't copy on it. I can move my Win 7 7 NAS files. When I look at the properties of the files on the NAS, they all are now READ ONLY. When I try to change it tells me I don't have permission. I am the only user and I am logged in as admin. Yet once it has started here yesterday.
  If I access the NAS since my XP I can copy data to the NAS even if properties files are READ only.

  The problem is clearly with WINDOWS 7, how to fix it, it work well before and I need to use this device to check my belongings.

  Thank you
  Dennis

  OK, looks like I fixed it. I found that even though I have my computer set up to run all updates automatically I checked windows update and found five that had not been installed. After that I ran the update now can I copy files to my SIN again.

• Cannot change attributes read-only files, by updating the drivers help Driver Whiz from HP.

  Original title: change file attributes

  I'm updating some drivers help Driver Whiz from HP.  The new drivers download but will not be installed.  Apparently, I need to remove the read-only file attributes, but no matter what I do it continues to change the next time I have access to the file to read-only.  Any ideas?

  Hi keuller,

  You can read the following article and check if it helps:

  You cannot view or change the read-only or the attributes of system files in Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/326549

  Hope this information is useful.

• How to change the read-only, write protect status of files?

  Original title: change the State of the files.

  I have problems deleting files.  I need to know how to change the status of the files: e.g. "read-only, write protect, etc."

  Hi fbanks4,

  1. were you able to remove the files before?

  You can read the following article and try the steps to change the status of the read-only files:

  You cannot view or change the read-only or the attributes of system files in Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/326549

  Hope this information is useful.

  Jeremy K
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• Photos appear as read only files

  cannot remove the read-only my vista jointsdans.

  I can't remove the read-only my files (at least in the photos).  It is provided with a solid box, not a check mark and I can't remove it.  I need to edit and print photos, and I don't know what to do.  The only software I have installed is a HP printer wireless on my home network.

  Hi HeatherSt,
   
  -Have you noticed this change after you install HP printer software?
  -Were you able to edit photos without any problems before?
  Is there another account administrator user on your computer?
   
  Note: It is possible that change a read-only file can cause a program that relies on the file to stop working properly, so be sure that it's okay to change a read-only file before you proceed.
   
  Cannot change files read-only, but they can be copied, moved, renamed, or deleted. Therefore, try to Rename the file or perform one of these operations and check if that helps.
  Edit a file read-only
   
  If you can't always change read-only, follow the steps in the link below:
  You cannot view or change the read-only or the attributes of system files in Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7

• Cannot change the reading file attributes only in Windows XP

  When I view the folder properties, they all show the 'read only' as selected.  The selection is a greyed out tick.  When I uncheck this, change seems to be accepted but is not change.  View the properties immediately after that do change the same greyed tick is still there.  All other problems with it seem when a transfer of the user it XP files to a new Vista system.  This isn't the case here, because the files are all over my existing XP system.  How can I continuous change the folder attributes to have the 'read only' deselected.

  Hi BarryGray,

  Please see the thread with a similar problem and fix possible:

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_xp-files/cant-change-read-only-properties-of-files-in-XP/ef76dfee-0bf0-4D8D-8c12-acefe95ad38d

  I hope this helps!

• Cannot change the properties of 'read only' files in xp

  Recently, I was not able to change the properties of 'read only' to my files. I click on 'Properties', uncheck the 'read only', press on apply, click OK. When I re - check the records they come up to 'read only' again. I can't find a way around it. It has stopped me to back up files, since I get the message that the files are 'read only' and cannot be changed.
  All solutions?
  Thank you

  The read-only attribute has never been applicable to files under XP. You can try to take ownership of files/folders instead.

  Appropriating a file or a folder under Windows XP [Q308421] - http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308421

  How can I get the Security tab in the folder properties? - http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_security_tab.htm MS - MVP - Elephant Boy computers - don't panic!

• Cannot turn off read-only attribute. Only perform the media folders.

  Yesterday, I noticed that all my files storage of media, that is to say, photos and music, hear the read-only attribute.  When I try to stop, it acts like it is trigger attribute, but it doesn't.  There is a lock on these folders icon.  I have administrative permissions.  It is not limited to a single physical disk.  It affects the files on two different disks.

  Any suggestions would be much appreciated!

  Hello

  See the following article for a description of this problem.

  326549 You cannot view or change the read-only or the attributes of system files in Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7

  I hope this helps.

  Thank you for using Windows 7

  Ronnie Vernon MVP

• I can't uncheck the 'Read only' attribute with success a Program Files (x 86) folder. Help, please?

  Hello. I have mod Grand Theft Auto IV for pc. Long story short, I have the re - install. There is this called LCPDFR mod that allows you to become a police officer in the game. I need to download this. In order to successfully download this (when I try to download / save, he said "the Publisher of this program could not be verified". it gives me no option to run or something and that's it, apparently because of the problem I put in the title and Description), the root folder "Grand Theft Auto IV" (which is in my "Program Files (x 86)" folder) is not to be 'Read Only' (the 'Read only' checkbox must be deselected in 'Properties'). Do not forget that, under the tab 'security' in 'Properties', for the folder root of "Grand Theft Auto IV", I have administrators / me 'total control '. So, as I said, I uncheck the 'Read only', click on 'Apply', then 'Ok '. I go back in 'Properties' and 'Read Only' is checked as if I had never disabled it in the first place (when I already just did).

  So, in summary, the problem I have is that every time I uncheck "Read only", click on apply, then click ok, and go to properties again, it is always checked when I was already unchecked, applied and then approved it. This continues to be over and over and over again. Please help me?

  PS - I have windows 8.

  I thank you very much for your time and have a nice day!

  Hello. For some reason I'm not able properly to uncheck the 'Read only' attribute of a folder in my "Program Files (x 86)". Whenever I click to uncheck the 'Read only' in 'Properties' (tried several times) and click 'Apply', then 'Ok' and I go back to check it out, it is checked as if I've never disabled it. I have Windows 8. He continues to do this and I don't know why. Help, please?

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  Read-only status is normal for files because Windows ignores the
  attribute. Whatever the question is that you are trying to correct may not
  be associated with the State of the file read-only.

  If you change the attribute read-only folder... What follows
  the article covers Windows Server 2003, XP, Vista and 7... Perhaps it would be
  work for Windows 8.

  (326549) you cannot view or change the Read-only or the system
  attributes of folders in Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, in Windows
  Vista or Windows 7
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/326549/en-us

• Remove the read-only attribute from all files in a folder

  How to remove the read-only attribute from all files in a folder. I tried to use the properties and used the attrib command, but all I see is when I right click on the folder, selecting Properties, it shows once again

  

  I followed the forums, but I'm really confused. Can someone help me with this. Thanks in advance

  I would like to start by finding which file is read-only again. This is probably a file as well as a miniature file desktop.ini.  An easy way to find it is to go to the details view, turn on the column heading "Attributes" and search for all files with the attribute value "R":

  In this example, the key of SB file is read-only: