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WindowsXP File and Folder Security

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by roadrunnerchaser

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I am unable to uncheck the "Read Only" checkbox in the properties of all my folders and files inside XP. I do not get any error messages. I simply uncheck the box and select "all subfolders" and click apply. It goes through its commands and appears to be successful, the check is gone from the box, but when I reopen the properties dialog box, it still has a greyed out check in the "Read Only" checkbox. I have attemped this command many times and have tried rebooting, applying full control to every and all users. If there is a switch somewhere that is new from W2K, please let me know.

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by gdarino

The folder in question could have been customized. Windows Explorer uses the "Read Only" attribute to keep track of customized folders. Under Windows 2000 one would select "View" - "Customize this folder". Under Windows XP one would Right Click the Folder then select Properties - Select the Customize tab. Resetting the customizations under Windows 2000 did not remove the read only attribute. Microsoft has a knowledge base article for 2000 but I have not seen one for XP yet.

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