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Try the read only utility

-reply by Scott

Problem in copying folders
Read-only Folders In Xp

When I right click a folder and choose copy (or cut) option and paste it to another location
(in same drive or another) Igot copied only the Folder icon with name not the data inside it.
What should I do to fix the problem?

Please mail me your views -

-reply by munnabhai

my My Documents folder is now Read Only, and attempts to change it have no effect.
Read-only Folders In Xp

My Documents on my XP Pro Desktop has been made Read Only. This is a problem for me, because it prevents me from modifying my WMP, from modifying the files inside My Documents (as a graphic artist and author, that's kind of important), and copying/moving things.
I can get around it with cut and paste, but that doesn't help my WMP, and I feel a little ashamed that I have to ask this question, being a Techy myself.

I have attempted safe mode, but even THAT will not allow me to right click and turn Read Only off. Help?


-reply by godmode0110

my My Documents folder is now Read Only, and attempts to change it have no effect.
Read-only Folders In Xp

I just had similar problem with external disk after installing xp in new machine. All files and folders in ext.Disk became readonly.

So many things were tried but I think what worked is:-

In Windows Explorer showing the file/folder in question, goto Tools->Folder Option->View,then
- unclik 'Display simple folder view...'
- click 'Use simple file sharing (Recommended)'
- click "Apply" then "OK" then change the attribute of the file in question.

Sure hope it works for you.


-reply by pete