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Since: Jul 25, 2006
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2006 2:46 pm
Post subject: Unable to remove read-only attribute from files and folders
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It's probably a symptom of me not understanding permissions completely, but I
can't remove read-only from any files or folders that came with Vista or that
a third-party app installs.
I bring up the Properties window for a folder, uncheck read-only and apply
it to the folder and all sub-items. A message box warns me that I don't have
permission to change the attributes, but I hit Continue and it shows me a
message box that appears to show some kind of activity anyway. I then close
the Properties window and bring it up again to find the read-only box checked
again and all the sub-files and sub-folders likewise read-only.
For the record, I'm running build 5384 on my home PC and with the default
administrator account that Vista prompts you to create on first boot. Please
let me know how to get this permission, and thanks in advance. |
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Since: Jun 14, 2006
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2006 7:19 pm
Post subject: Re: Unable to remove read-only attribute from files and folders [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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You have to add your sefl to the list of those that can access. The admin
account you get installing Vista is really a semi-admin acct. So if your
user name is chuckles, you have to add chuckles to the offending folders in
properties/security and take "full control" of the folder. I'm far from an
expert and have been kicked in the rear by Vista on the permission stuff. If
it's a system acct (ie it tells you you need permission from so and so... )
then i'm as clueless as any newbie here. <G>
"Colin Hume" wrote in message
> It's probably a symptom of me not understanding permissions completely,
> but I
> can't remove read-only from any files or folders that came with Vista or
> that
> a third-party app installs.
>
> I bring up the Properties window for a folder, uncheck read-only and apply
> it to the folder and all sub-items. A message box warns me that I don't
> have
> permission to change the attributes, but I hit Continue and it shows me a
> message box that appears to show some kind of activity anyway. I then
> close
> the Properties window and bring it up again to find the read-only box
> checked
> again and all the sub-files and sub-folders likewise read-only.
>
> For the record, I'm running build 5384 on my home PC and with the default
> administrator account that Vista prompts you to create on first boot.
> Please
> let me know how to get this permission, and thanks in advance. |
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Since: Jul 25, 2006
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2006 5:25 pm
Post subject: Re: Unable to remove read-only attribute from files and folders [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Thanks guys, it's all sorted out now. I didn't specify the precise problem in
my last post because I didn't see any benefit to doing so.
The problem involved installing a certain game (Baldur's Gate II), which
needs to edit its own .ini file after installation for configuration reasons
(and for fixing graphic issues, one of which I experienced). I couldn't fix
the graphic issue because BGII was installed in Program Files and Vista
locked all its files down (like you said, Jimmy), including the .ini file.
It's working now that I reinstalled it in my user directory.
Good to know that behavior for the future, all my programs are going in the
user directory from now on and I'm leaving Program Files to Vista itself.
Thanks again for your help, both of you. >> Stay informed about: Unable to remove read-only attribute from files and folders |
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Since: Jun 25, 2006
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Sat Feb 03, 2007 4:53 am
Post subject: Re: Unable to remove read-only attribute from files and folders [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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"Jimmy Brush" wrote:
> Hello,
>
> By default, you only have write access to folders and files that are inside
> your user directory (c:\users\yourname), some hidden folders, and any folder
> that you have created.
>
> The only time you should need write access to any folders outside of this
> area is when doing system administration or installing a program.
>
> This can be done easily by running whatever tool or install program you are
> using "As Administrator" by right-clicking it and clicking Run As
> Administrator, which will allow the tool to access the system.
Thanks a lot for that info JB. I've been super frustrated with Vista, as
once I upgraded, all of my old files (like mp3s, jpgs, etc) were made
read-only and I was about to pull my hair out by going in to security and
adding myself and giving myself full access to the files. Just a couple of
questions for you though.
1) Do we have to do the 'run as administrator' each time we open Explorer?
2) I just opened explorer with the 'run as administrator' option and tried
to deselect the read-only on files in my C: drive and it got pretty far into
the process but then I got that menacing error message about needing admin
access. when I click continue, I get an error message saying 'access denied'.
(this is the point where I was going into the security preferences, adding
myself and giving myself full access) Is there a better way of doing this?
3) Would there be any advantage in creating a 2nd user account and just
using that acct all of the time?
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Since: Jun 23, 2006
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Sun Feb 04, 2007 11:42 pm
Post subject: Re: Unable to remove read-only attribute from files and folders [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Have you changed your explorer settings to Run explorer windows in seperate
processes? If you have this setting, this should allow you to use Run As
Administrator on explorer as long as you are logged in as an administrator.
I guess I should have said, with the default configuration, it is not
possible to elevate explorer when logged in as an admin  . >> Stay informed about: Unable to remove read-only attribute from files and folders |
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Since: Feb 01, 2008
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2008 7:05 pm
Post subject: Re: Unable to remove read-only attribute from files and folders [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Since: Dec 09, 2007
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2008 7:05 pm
Post subject: Re: Unable to remove read-only attribute from files and folders [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Since: Feb 04, 2008
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 5:06 pm
Post subject: Re: Unable to remove read-only attribute from files and folders [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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All,
I am follow this thread because I have my own issues. However the
answers here have totally confused me.
I have Vista 64 bit. I copied a folder over from my old XP Pro
machine. Now all of a sudden that folder is read only when other PC's
in my workgroup try to connect to it.
I need to be albe to allow other computers to Add, change, delete these
files.
Everytime if open the properties on the folder it shows as read only.
I change this and it appears to propagate down but the next time I open
permissions it is right back to read only????
What am I missing?
Thanks,
Bruce
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Since: May 19, 2006
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 9:38 pm
Post subject: Re: Unable to remove read-only attribute from files and folders [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Hi, Bruce.
Have you seen this KB article:
You cannot view or change the Read-only or the System attributes of folders
in Windows Server 2003, in Windows XP, or in Windows Vista
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;326549
RC
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R. C. White, CPA
San Marcos, TX
rc RemoveThis @grandecom.net
Microsoft Windows MVP
(Running Windows Live Mail 2008 in Vista Ultimate x64)
"btvarner" wrote in message
>
> All,
> I am follow this thread because I have my own issues. However the
> answers here have totally confused me.
> I have Vista 64 bit. I copied a folder over from my old XP Pro
> machine. Now all of a sudden that folder is read only when other PC's
> in my workgroup try to connect to it.
> I need to be albe to allow other computers to Add, change, delete these
> files.
> Everytime if open the properties on the folder it shows as read only.
> I change this and it appears to propagate down but the next time I open
> permissions it is right back to read only????
> What am I missing?
>
> Thanks,
> Bruce
>
>
> --
> btvarner >> Stay informed about: Unable to remove read-only attribute from files and folders |
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Since: Feb 12, 2008
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(Msg. 10) Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 2:09 pm
Post subject: Re: Unable to remove read-only attribute from files and folders [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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I wish I had some answers for you but I don't. For I am in the same shoe. I
have read all the threads, follow up. You are the only one that has the
problem that almost relates to mine. All I need to know is where it the heck
do I but my password? Windows has requested a password but doesn't provide me
a place to put the darn thing! This is so simple. But nobody has any answers.
I shouldn't have to go through all that change this and add that. I am trying
to run a business and losing money now. I will keep looking for you. But if
you hear of any one else with this problem and has an answer please let know.
I am ready to pull my hair out!
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M.Thompson
QUICKSILVER INC.
CEO
"btvarner" wrote:
>
> All,
> I am follow this thread because I have my own issues. However the
> answers here have totally confused me.
> I have Vista 64 bit. I copied a folder over from my old XP Pro
> machine. Now all of a sudden that folder is read only when other PC's
> in my workgroup try to connect to it.
> I need to be albe to allow other computers to Add, change, delete these
> files.
> Everytime if open the properties on the folder it shows as read only.
> I change this and it appears to propagate down but the next time I open
> permissions it is right back to read only????
> What am I missing?
>
> Thanks,
> Bruce
>
>
> --
> btvarner
> >> Stay informed about: Unable to remove read-only attribute from files and folders |
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Since: Dec 09, 2007
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(Msg. 11) Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 7:13 pm
Post subject: Re: Unable to remove read-only attribute from files and folders [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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I haven't been following this thread. Has anyone tried this:
Add "Take Ownership" to right-click menu in Vista
http://www.petri.co.il/add-take-ownership-context-menu-vista.htm
" "
wrote in message
>I wish I had some answers for you but I don't. For I am in the same shoe. I
> have read all the threads, follow up. You are the only one that has the
> problem that almost relates to mine. All I need to know is where it the
> heck
> do I but my password? Windows has requested a password but doesn't provide
> me
> a place to put the darn thing! This is so simple. But nobody has any
> answers.
> I shouldn't have to go through all that change this and add that. I am
> trying
> to run a business and losing money now. I will keep looking for you. But
> if
> you hear of any one else with this problem and has an answer please let
> know.
> I am ready to pull my hair out!
> --
> M.Thompson
> QUICKSILVER INC.
> CEO
>
>
> "btvarner" wrote:
>
>>
>> All,
>> I am follow this thread because I have my own issues. However the
>> answers here have totally confused me.
>> I have Vista 64 bit. I copied a folder over from my old XP Pro
>> machine. Now all of a sudden that folder is read only when other PC's
>> in my workgroup try to connect to it.
>> I need to be albe to allow other computers to Add, change, delete these
>> files.
>> Everytime if open the properties on the folder it shows as read only.
>> I change this and it appears to propagate down but the next time I open
>> permissions it is right back to read only????
>> What am I missing?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Bruce
>>
>>
>> --
>> btvarner
>> >> Stay informed about: Unable to remove read-only attribute from files and folders |
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Since: Feb 12, 2008
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(Msg. 12) Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 7:32 pm
Post subject: Re: Unable to remove read-only attribute from files and folders [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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I did finally resolve the issue. It required that I copy all the
individual files from the old system to the new & place them under a new
folder I had created in Vista 64 bit. Then I took ownership of the
contents of the folder(s) on the new machine and all was set.
This was a pain as I had many hundreds of files in dozens of folders,
but it is done now!
Bruce
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