removing read-only access for a folder in windows XP












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So I have this windows XP box which has a folder. When I look at its properties, it read-only is enabled. When I uncheck this checkbox and saves it, it saves with no messages, but when I open it again it shows the checkbox checked!!



Is there any way to remove read-only for a folder?










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  • possible duplicate of All folders in all drives are set to read only on Windows XP and can't be changed

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So I have this windows XP box which has a folder. When I look at its properties, it read-only is enabled. When I uncheck this checkbox and saves it, it saves with no messages, but when I open it again it shows the checkbox checked!!



Is there any way to remove read-only for a folder?










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  • possible duplicate of All folders in all drives are set to read only on Windows XP and can't be changed

    – Ƭᴇcʜιᴇ007
    Jul 27 '14 at 14:28














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So I have this windows XP box which has a folder. When I look at its properties, it read-only is enabled. When I uncheck this checkbox and saves it, it saves with no messages, but when I open it again it shows the checkbox checked!!



Is there any way to remove read-only for a folder?










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So I have this windows XP box which has a folder. When I look at its properties, it read-only is enabled. When I uncheck this checkbox and saves it, it saves with no messages, but when I open it again it shows the checkbox checked!!



Is there any way to remove read-only for a folder?







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  • possible duplicate of All folders in all drives are set to read only on Windows XP and can't be changed

    – Ƭᴇcʜιᴇ007
    Jul 27 '14 at 14:28



















  • possible duplicate of All folders in all drives are set to read only on Windows XP and can't be changed

    – Ƭᴇcʜιᴇ007
    Jul 27 '14 at 14:28

















possible duplicate of All folders in all drives are set to read only on Windows XP and can't be changed

– Ƭᴇcʜιᴇ007
Jul 27 '14 at 14:28





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– Ƭᴇcʜιᴇ007
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You might not have ownership. These two links should help. I had a similar issue with a client and book marked those links. It fixed his issue. Hopefully it fixes yours.



http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308421



http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_security_tab.htm






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    According to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326549,




    Unlike the Read-only attribute for a file, the Read-only attribute for a folder is typically ignored by Windows, Windows components and accessories, and other programs. For example, you can delete, rename, and change a folder with the Read-only attribute by using Windows Explorer.




    You can safely ignore the read-only attribute, and the associated check box, for folders, the vast majority of the time. The exceptions would be special Windows folders, which you should not be modifying anyway.






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      You might not have ownership. These two links should help. I had a similar issue with a client and book marked those links. It fixed his issue. Hopefully it fixes yours.



      http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308421



      http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_security_tab.htm






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        You might not have ownership. These two links should help. I had a similar issue with a client and book marked those links. It fixed his issue. Hopefully it fixes yours.



        http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308421



        http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_security_tab.htm






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          You might not have ownership. These two links should help. I had a similar issue with a client and book marked those links. It fixed his issue. Hopefully it fixes yours.



          http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308421



          http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_security_tab.htm






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          You might not have ownership. These two links should help. I had a similar issue with a client and book marked those links. It fixed his issue. Hopefully it fixes yours.



          http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=308421



          http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_security_tab.htm







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              According to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326549,




              Unlike the Read-only attribute for a file, the Read-only attribute for a folder is typically ignored by Windows, Windows components and accessories, and other programs. For example, you can delete, rename, and change a folder with the Read-only attribute by using Windows Explorer.




              You can safely ignore the read-only attribute, and the associated check box, for folders, the vast majority of the time. The exceptions would be special Windows folders, which you should not be modifying anyway.






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                According to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326549,




                Unlike the Read-only attribute for a file, the Read-only attribute for a folder is typically ignored by Windows, Windows components and accessories, and other programs. For example, you can delete, rename, and change a folder with the Read-only attribute by using Windows Explorer.




                You can safely ignore the read-only attribute, and the associated check box, for folders, the vast majority of the time. The exceptions would be special Windows folders, which you should not be modifying anyway.






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                  According to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326549,




                  Unlike the Read-only attribute for a file, the Read-only attribute for a folder is typically ignored by Windows, Windows components and accessories, and other programs. For example, you can delete, rename, and change a folder with the Read-only attribute by using Windows Explorer.




                  You can safely ignore the read-only attribute, and the associated check box, for folders, the vast majority of the time. The exceptions would be special Windows folders, which you should not be modifying anyway.






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                  According to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326549,




                  Unlike the Read-only attribute for a file, the Read-only attribute for a folder is typically ignored by Windows, Windows components and accessories, and other programs. For example, you can delete, rename, and change a folder with the Read-only attribute by using Windows Explorer.




                  You can safely ignore the read-only attribute, and the associated check box, for folders, the vast majority of the time. The exceptions would be special Windows folders, which you should not be modifying anyway.







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