I copied lots of files and directories from a CD (moving computers).

I uncheck the properties box for read only of a directory, apply it and
close the properties box. I open the properties box and READ ONLY is
checked again.

Why won't it stay closed and how to I keep the READ ONLY UNchecked?

Thanks.

Paul wrote:
> I copied lots of files and directories from a CD (moving computers).
>
> I uncheck the properties box for read only of a directory, apply it
> and close the properties box. I open the properties box and READ
> ONLY is checked again.
>
> Why won't it stay closed and how to I keep the READ ONLY UNchecked?

You Cannot View or Change the Read-Only or System Attribute of Folders
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326549

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That "box" is used to "switch" read-only on the CONTENTS of the folder,
it DOES NOT apply to the folder itself. Ignore it.

Paul wrote:

> I copied lots of files and directories from a CD (moving computers).
>
> I uncheck the properties box for read only of a directory, apply it and
> close the properties box. I open the properties box and READ ONLY is
> checked again.
>
> Why won't it stay closed and how to I keep the READ ONLY UNchecked?
>
> Thanks.
>
>