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by thasenkamp

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I just upgraded a user from Windows 2000 to Windows XP professional. Everytime I create a file on the disk (C: drive) the file is created as a read-only file and I cannot write to this file. I have admin privledges on my user id; but once I go to properties and uncheck the read-only box, hit apply, and OK, I than go back into the properties and the read-only is still there. What is the deal?

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by caestelle

For some reason, that I do not understand.... Microsoft decided to make all files and folders appear to be read-only in Windows XP. Don't ask me why...but it is true.

by thasenkamp

I need to write files to a CD but are unable to modify them b/c of the Read-only capabilities.

by jennyn

could you clarify the "feature" for me? I have recently seen something like this - small org - Win2k/XP workgroup.

File located on XP PC being seen as read-only by W2k machines. Can see this but not change it from the security tab on the Wk2 machine, but cannot change it on the XP PC.

Is this related? or is this a different "feature"?

by tx383

Guys,
After letting XP lead me a merry chase through the file properties/permissions, I found it. Go to Control Panel, select Services. Find "Protected Storage." Set it to MANUAL. Do not disable. Guess what, you can now permenantly change your attributes and it sticks....
Debster

by clay.lindsay

You are mostly correct but some XP and 2003 machines do not show "Services" under the Control Panel therefore do a right mouse click on "My Computer" Icon and then choose "Properties" and then choose "Manage". You will always be able to get to "Services" that way...!!

by heavener

"Services" is also in "Start > All Programs > Administrative Tools"

I use an add-in called Properties Plus for a lot of features that were forgotten in NT and never subsequently added back by Microsoft. Among other things it ... tells the truth about attributes and allows you to change them for a file or a folder or all the files and folders. I got it off the Internet a couple years ago and keep it in my Essentials toolkit right beside WinZip.

Sometimes it's easier/quicker to jump to a command prompt and change attributes manually. If you don't know how, email me at mqheavenr@yahoo.com and I'll send directions.

Michael Heavener

by sagarsparekh

Hi All,
After setting the service type to manual, the problem is not getting solved.
My OS is WinXP pro.Would you please tell me some suggestions?

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