Folders in link show with padlock

[rmcban]

Hello everyone,
I created a link (named SQLScripts) on my D drive pointing to a folder on [C:\users\rmcban\Documents\SQL Server Management Studio\Projects]

Functionally speaking, everything works fine. The only thing is, aesthetical; when navigating explorer keeps showing my folders and files with a padlock. If I look at the same folder but using c:\... to get there, my icons look normal.

Any ideas how to get rid of those padlocks ?



I already searched this here and elsewhere (other forums, google, etc.) but came up empty.
Thanks in advance,
RMcB

 

[kado897]

Hello rmcban and welcome to seven forums.

I believe that the padlock on the folder is a means to show that the folder is not shared with anyone. I'm not aware of any way to change it except to share the folder.

 

[rmcban]

Thx for your reply Kado.

 

[kado897]

You are welcome rmcban.

 

[logicearth]

Just leave it be...really the padlock just means only you have access. The reason the padlock shows is because "D:\SQLScript" is accessible by multiple users. But the files you linked are not accessible by multiple users. Different permissions are set on them versus the SQLScript folder.

http://www.sevenforums.com/chillout-room/45836-padlock-overlay-means-something.html

 

[gregrocker]

If you don't have Homegroup you can do this sharing in the Folder's Properties box..