Can't clear read-only attribute on Temp folder

Thanks Keith,
I'm trying to install Adobe Reader. Part way through the installation I get
an error dailog that says: "Windows Installer The Temp folder is on a drive
that is full or is inaccessible. Free up space on the drive or verify that
you have write permission on the Temp folder." I have 107G of free space on
C: so I'm assuming it's a write permission problem. I've tried clearing the
RO attribute on C:\Temp, C:\Windows\Temp and Local Settings\Temp. All show
no R attribute in Explorer details Atributes column but still no luck
installing Reader.

"Keith Miller MVP" wrote:

> That check box doesn't set or clear the read-only attribute for the folder,
> only the contents of the folder. Also know that the read-only attribute on
> a folder doesn't prevent a user from writing files to the folder, it just
> tells Explorer to process the folder's desktop.ini file.
>
> That being said, to accurately determine whether or not the read-only
> attribute is set on a folder, add the attributes column to a detail view in
> Windows Explorer. To set or clear the attribute, use the 'attrib' command
> from a command prompt window.
>
>
> --
> Good Luck,
>
> Keith
> Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
>
> wrote in message
>
> >I need to clear the RO attribute on C:\Temp. I log-in as Administrator,
> >run
> > Windows Explorer as administrator, right click on C:\Temp, Properties,
> > Security and set Full control for all user groups. Then, General tab,
> > clear
> > Read-only, Apply then on the Confirm Attribute Changes dialog select Apply
> > changes to this folder, subfolders and files, OK, OK. But when I check
> > properties again the Read-only attribute is checked!
> >
> > Please help!
> >
> > Thanks! ;^)
> > Richard
>
>
 >> Stay informed about: Can't clear read-only attribute on Temp folder 

Hi, Richard.

The RO attribute on folders/directories does not mean what it used to.
Perhaps this KB article will help:
You Cannot View or Change the Read-Only or System Attribute of Folders
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326549/en-us

To quote one sentence from that KB:
"Unlike the Read-only attribute for a file, the Read-only attribute for a
folder is typically ignored by Windows, Windows components and accessories,
and other programs."

RC
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wrote in message

>I need to clear the RO attribute on C:\Temp. I log-in as Administrator,
>run
> Windows Explorer as administrator, right click on C:\Temp, Properties,
> Security and set Full control for all user groups. Then, General tab,
> clear
> Read-only, Apply then on the Confirm Attribute Changes dialog select Apply
> changes to this folder, subfolders and files, OK, OK. But when I check
> properties again the Read-only attribute is checked!
>
> Please help!
>
> Thanks! ;^)
> Richard
 >> Stay informed about: Can't clear read-only attribute on Temp folder 

OK, so the RO attribute doesn't mean the folder is read-only. Any ideas as
to why Adobe Reader installer says it's read-only?

"R. C. White, MVP" wrote:

> Hi, Richard.
>
> The RO attribute on folders/directories does not mean what it used to.
> Perhaps this KB article will help:
> You Cannot View or Change the Read-Only or System Attribute of Folders
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326549/en-us
>
> To quote one sentence from that KB:
> "Unlike the Read-only attribute for a file, the Read-only attribute for a
> folder is typically ignored by Windows, Windows components and accessories,
> and other programs."
>
> RC
> --
> R. C. White, CPA
> San Marcos, TX
> rc DeleteThis @grandecom.net
> Microsoft Windows MVP
> (Running Windows Mail in Vista Ultimate x64)
>
> wrote in message
>
> >I need to clear the RO attribute on C:\Temp. I log-in as Administrator,
> >run
> > Windows Explorer as administrator, right click on C:\Temp, Properties,
> > Security and set Full control for all user groups. Then, General tab,
> > clear
> > Read-only, Apply then on the Confirm Attribute Changes dialog select Apply
> > changes to this folder, subfolders and files, OK, OK. But when I check
> > properties again the Read-only attribute is checked!
> >
> > Please help!
> >
> > Thanks! ;^)
> > Richard
>
 >> Stay informed about: Can't clear read-only attribute on Temp folder 

Ignore the warning, turn UAC back on, install Adobe, then if you must, turn
UAC back off.

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wrote in message

>I need to clear the RO attribute on C:\Temp. I log-in as Administrator,
>run
> Windows Explorer as administrator, right click on C:\Temp, Properties,
> Security and set Full control for all user groups. Then, General tab,
> clear
> Read-only, Apply then on the Confirm Attribute Changes dialog select Apply
> changes to this folder, subfolders and files, OK, OK. But when I check
> properties again the Read-only attribute is checked!
>
> Please help!
>
> Thanks! ;^)
> Richard
 >> Stay informed about: Can't clear read-only attribute on Temp folder 

Maybe this article from Adobe will help:

Error, "The Temp folder is on a drive that is full..." when installing
Acrobat 8 trial or Adobe Reader 8 (Windows Vista):
http://www.adobe.com/cfusion/knowledgebase/index.cfm?id=333643


wrote in message

> Thanks Richard,
> How do I turn UAC on/off?
>
> "Richard G. Harper" wrote:
>
>> Ignore the warning, turn UAC back on, install Adobe, then if you must,
>> turn
>> UAC back off.
>>
>> --
>> Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User]
>> * NEW! Catch my blog ... http://msmvps.com/blogs/rgharper/
>> * PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
>> * The Website - http://rgharper.mvps.org/
>> * HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
>>
>>
>> wrote in message
>>
>> >I need to clear the RO attribute on C:\Temp. I log-in as Administrator,
>> >run
>> > Windows Explorer as administrator, right click on C:\Temp, Properties,
>> > Security and set Full control for all user groups. Then, General tab,
>> > clear
>> > Read-only, Apply then on the Confirm Attribute Changes dialog select
>> > Apply
>> > changes to this folder, subfolders and files, OK, OK. But when I check
>> > properties again the Read-only attribute is checked!
>> >
>> > Please help!
>> >
>> > Thanks! ;^)
>> > Richard
>>
>>
>>
 >> Stay informed about: Can't clear read-only attribute on Temp folder