When in XP’s Windows explorer, whenever I highlight a directory, right click select properties it displays the various specifics about the target directory. Under Attributes, the box next to READ-ONLY is always highlighted green. I can click on the box to remove the green, click again to place a “check” in the box but whenever I remove the green and save the setting it returns the next time I view the properties of the directory.
I’m troubleshooting a software problem and must allow all users complete rights to two directories. Symptoms all point to user rights restrictions. In all earlier iterations of Windows, I’ve been able to apply object rights to the target directories, specifically allowing all users every right except administrator. I’d like to understand the distinctions between the three “toggled” options on the read only box.
1) filled with green ???
2) empty (presumably designates NOT read only)
3) checked (presumably designates read only)
Thanks for any help sorting this out. I’ve had no luck on MS Knowledgbase, or in various discussion groups.