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Read-only Attribute for a Windows folder
I’m running a Visual Studio app that fails because the folder Temporary ASP.NET Files is Read-only. In Windows Explorer, there is a checkmark next to Read-only in the folder properties. However, it does not remain unchecked if I uncheck it, even though I’m an Administrator.
If I display the Attributes column in Windows Explorer the only attribute indicated for this folder is D (for Directory).
I also tried to display the folder attributes in a Command Prompt as an Administrator using the attrib command as follows:
c:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework64\v2.0.50727>attrib /d /s "Temporary ASP.NET Files"
This returns the following without indicating any attributes:
c:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework64\v2.0.50727>
The Read-only attribute reportedly can be removed through a command prompt by using the –R parameter. I would rather not run this command though without first confirming that the Read-only attribute is enabled.
My question is this – why would this folder have Read-only checked in the folder properties, but does not display this attribute in the Attributes column of Windows Explorer nor in a command prompt as described here?
Thanks.