How do I unset the Program folder read-only attribute?

[kebabbaro]

Hello everybody,

I have a problem with the C:\Programs Files and C:\Program Files (x86) folders under W7 RC 64bit:
these folder have the read-only attribute set on and I can't unset it.

Whenever I tried to unset this attribuite even if W7 seems to comply the folders actually remain in the read-only mode.

Is there a way to unset this attribute?
I need to do that at least for a subfolder, since this contains a program which modifies files every time you open it.

KEB

 

[DarkXeno]

I think this is s security setting and cant be changed.
I would give the program that keeps changing things Admin rights when it runs inside of the compatibility tab and see if that works before removing the read-only attribute in the Program folder.

 

[chev65]

Here is a thread which I believe relates to your problem.
http://www.sevenforums.com/general-discussion/10874-read-only-files.html

The last post where he relocates files back to his main directory then reformats the secondary partition worked for him.

 

[kebabbaro]

Fixed

I think this is s security setting and cant be changed.
I would give the program that keeps changing things Admin rights when it runs inside of the compatibility tab and see if that works before removing the read-only attribute in the Program folder.

Thank you very much DarkXeno,
you got it right, in the compatibility tab I set the program to run always with admin privileges and the problem is now solved: the program can modify its files even if the read-only attribute is still intact.

Best Regards
KEB

 

[DarkXeno]

That's good to hear that worked for you.

 

[DaraSmith]

wheres the compatibility tab?

I think this is s security setting and cant be changed.
I would give the program that keeps changing things Admin rights when it runs inside of the compatibility tab and see if that works before removing the read-only attribute in the Program folder.

Thank you very much DarkXeno,
you got it right, in the compatibility tab I set the program to run always with admin privileges and the problem is now solved: the program can modify its files even if the read-only attribute is still intact.

Hi
I,m a new to windows seven.
Could some body give me the step by step to what kebabbaro did.
Ie wheres the compatibility tab.
Thanks
Dara

 

[davehc]

Right click the program you wish to run. ( In program files - not the start menu shortcut) Select properties and you will see the compatibility tab. As well as selecting the compatibility, tick, also, the square at the bottom of the wind to run as Administrator.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/316-compatibility-mode.html

 

[DaraSmith]

Thanks Dave
Worked like a charm.
Dara

 

[mnky42]

Still not working

Right click the program you wish to run. ( In program files - not the start menu shortcut) Select properties and you will see the compatibility tab. As well as selecting the compatibility, tick, also, the square at the bottom of the wind to run as Administrator.


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I've tried this to remedy the same problem, but the Run As Administrator option is grayed out. Any suggestions?

Thanks