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by amin_obodah

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I want to know how to remove read only attribute from the folders properties I mean when I cklic right click on any folder and choose properties I see that the attribute is read only and the square is checked so I need to remove that checked square how to make it clear permanantly.
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by cmiller5400

Just uncheck the box and hit apply and/or Ok... It should not come back. If it asks you, you can apply the change to all subfolders/files. if it keeps on comming back, a program is changing it. Or, if on CD, you can not remove the readonly attribute.

by dmiles

Open Windows Explorer,then choose tools,folder options,in the window that opens choose show all files,see if this gives you the option

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