Hi.
I'm having the same problem. I just finished restoring to factory condition and switching all my files from CD to hard drive. But the problem is, it's not just the files I moved, it's all files and folders. Even my windows folder & files are all set as read-only, I'll clear the check box and click apply. A box will come up, asking if I want to do this for only the folder or all subfolders and files, I'll choose all subfolders and files. I'll hit OK then go back to the properties, and it's read-only still. I don't understand!!
I have windows XP home. Version 2002. Service Pack 1. If that helps any.
I did try going to the command prompt and doing "attrib *.* -r" but it didn't do any good.
Please help me!!!
****UPDATE****
Alrighty, I believe I know what caused the problem.
When I'm using My Computer or Windows Explorer, I like my files displayed as Icons rather than Tiles. I always change the default, go to options, and apply to all folders.
I'm guessing that at the time I did that, I was sitting in a folder that was copied from the CD I put all my files on, therefore when I updated all folders to the same options as the one I was in, it also made all folders and files read-only.
Like I said, I believe and I'm guessing. That's the only logical explanation I can think of right now. ;(
The problem with this is: Even though I (might) know the cause of the problem, I still don't know how to fix it. The attributes won't stay off read-only long enough for me to apply it to all folders. So now, I'm in the process of doing another system restore, because it's the only thing I can think of to do.
