Can't uncheck read-only attribute

[Eiji]

I got a major problem. All folders i create have automatically the read-only attribute (blue box, not checked), and i can't get rid of it. I searched the forum but didn't find anything that would be of much help. Can anyone help me please?

 

[severedsolo]

Hi there Eiji try taking ownership of the folders: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1911-take-ownership-shortcut.html

Just to check, are you the administrator on your PC?

you might want to take a look at this as well: http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/107890-read-only-file-folder-attribute.html specifically the Command Line bit, as you have already tried the GUI method

 

[Eiji]

Firstly, thanks for the quick response

Yes, i am the admin.

and i tried the ownership and the command line method. Didn't work

 

[severedsolo]

I'm sure you have already tried this but I'll suggest it while I try and find you a solution:

when you take ownership it doesn't automatically give you full control, you will need to give yourself full control under properties>Security.

something to check while im thinking

also try this: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326549 I've only skim read it so not sure how helpful it is

One Last thing: are the FILES inside the folders read only? or just the folders themselves?

 

[Eiji]

Just the Folders, the files are free to use

 

[severedsolo]

Just the Folders, the files are free to use

Now that is good news You don't have a problem at all.... basically Windows ignores the Read only command on Folders it only applies it to Files. those folders are yours to do what you wish with

 

[Eiji]

There is a problem, i can't acces the files in the read only folders by programs that are not from microsoft

 

[severedsolo]

Woops sorry obviously I misunderstood another quick question for you: where are you making these folders? also did you try what I said about changing permissions?

 

[Eiji]

the read only aplies on all folders created anywhere (desktop, C, D).

And i've got full control, and it still doesn't work

 

[severedsolo]

I'm going to go and ask for some help from some of our Guru's hopefully someone can help

 

[Eiji]

ya thanks

 

[theog]

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This may help.

 

[stormy13]

How are you trying to open the files?

I just checked on mine and any and all folders that I have created are marked read only as well, with whatever is in not. Also don't have the problem of opening them in anything, either from the program itself or by right clicking and using "open with". The only time anything for me opens in a Windows program (Paint, Notepad, etc) is by double clicking on it, and if that program is the default for the file's extension (txt, jpg, etc).

 

[Eiji]

it's not english sry
something like this?

 

[Eiji]

How are you trying to open the files?

I just checked on mine and any and all folders that I have created are marked read only as well, with whatever is in not. Also don't have the problem of opening them in anything, either from the program itself or by right clicking and using "open with". The only time anything for me opens in a Windows program (Paint, Notepad, etc) is by double clicking on it, and if that program is the default for the file's extension (txt, jpg, etc).

I can open the files trough Total Commander, but i can't for example burn the files on a DVD.

 

[stormy13]

So the problem is with a 3rd party file manager and not Windows itself. Do any of these problems occur when not using the 3rd party file manager?

I can open the files trough Total Commander, but i can't for example burn the files on a DVD.

Just had a quick look at the Total Commander FAQ's and found this regarding burning,

Total Commander - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - File operations

 

[Eiji]

No, the problem is with windows, i ca normally open the files in Windows AND Total Commander. That with the bruning was just an example. The main problem is, the read only attribute.

 

[stormy13]

That with the bruning was just an example.

Seeing as that one example appears to be a known issue with Total Commander according to their own FAQ's, that rules that one out as a Windows problem. As soon as you introduce a 3rd party application into the mix, in this case a file manager, makes it kind of difficult tp determine if it is Windows problem or a problem with the 3rd party app.

Other than not being able to change folders from read only, do any of these problems occur if Total Commander isn't installed?

As for changing folders from read only, every single folder on my computer is read only and cannot be changed (and will be the same on every other computer), so not really sure what the problem with that is.

 

[Eiji]

It appeared before installing Total Commander, and the problem is, that the read only attribute doesn't allow third-party software acces to my files (and i want that particular software to acces the particular files)

and sorry for any missunderstandings, I can't speak so good english.

 

[stormy13]

What software and what are the file extensions?