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Why is evey WIN XP folder I create a Read Only folder. You can't shut off read only. After I uncheck READ ONLY and APPLY it, the READ only attribute is set back on again when I exit the folder.
How do I shut of READ ONLY and keep it off?
by bfilmfan
by willcomp
Ol' BFilm was sorta correct. If what you are seeing is a green square in the Read Only check box, that is XP default and does not set attributes to Read Only. A green check mark in the box will set Read Only.
Several months ago, someone posted a question here regarding how to remove the "green square" and no one had a solution. So, I assume it's safe to conclude that it is a "feature" that you have to live with.
As best I recall, the green square has to do with inheriting permissions in a directory tree.
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