Windows Server 2003- Can't change "read-only" files

[UrbanKnight]

Had to rebuild the entire server from the ground up (and I am not the IT guy, but I play one at the office)

We had a common shared drive (common on d) on our server. When the server died, I was able to move all of the "common on d" files to my external HD. I rebuilt the server, and copied all of the files into our new partition "e". The files have the attribute of read only(grey check box). I pull up properties, and uncheck read only, it even gives me the message of "apply this to all sub/folders, etc" and I say yes. I works on it, then completes, and shows the box unchecked. If I go back to any of the folders, it is still checked read only.

I have done the security deal and change permissions on every user under the security tab to full, I am out of ideas... Anyone? Anyone??

UK

 

[RebateMonger]

You cannot view or change the read-only or system attribute of folders - Server 2003.

If this problem is only showing up at the folder level, you can probably ignore it. The "read-only" attribute of a folder, as viewed from Windows Explorer, is pretty meaningless unless it's causing you a specific problem.

You really can't view the "real" read-only attributes of folders from Windows Explorer. You have to use the Command Line "Attrib" command.

 

[Smilin]

The read-only attribute does not apply to folders. It's never really touched. It's a display glitch that causes it to show at all as well as reappear.

If you cannot access files then something else is wrong. Check your NTFS (share if they apply here) permissions.

 

[UrbanKnight]

Thanks guys, after playing with a bunch of permissions, the folder still shows it, but the files are allowing me to write to them.


All good on this front

UK

 

[spyordie007]

If you really want to make it not appear this way you should be able to "update" it with the attrib command (attrib -r -s "c:\my folder").

Cheers,

Erik