Author Topic: Stuck Read ONLY Attributes in WinXP (Read 347 times)

Vermillion · « **on:** July 24, 2003, 12:22:32 PM »

Has anyone else had problems with Stuck Read ONLY Attributes in WinXP ?

I have several directories with multiple subdirectories and files that I had created by a data conversion process. Specifically I used ArcToolbox (a data converter for GIS software called ArcView) to convert a Interchange file (.E00) to ArcInfo databases/coverages.

When I tried to edit these coverages, it told me that I did not have permission to edit these files. So sure enough when I checked the attributes of the main data directory in Explorer it showed the little square in the READ ONLY box (note not the check mark), indicating that some of the directories and files were read only.

So when I cleck on the square, and turn the read only attribute off, it asked if I wished for it to apply to all subdirectories and files, I choose "yes".

When I checked the properties again, the read only attrib was back. I tried turning it to ON and then OFF again. I tried to reboot the machine to make sure no program was protecting the file attributes. I even tried the old DOS command line { attrib *.* -r } command.

Any ideas?

WestyAH · « **Reply #1 on:** July 24, 2003, 12:39:41 PM »

Heya Vermillion.

Can these help?

http://www.experts-exchange.com/Operating_Systems/WinXP/Q_20545610.html

http://www.experts-exchange.com/Manager/Operating_Systems/WinXP/Q_20668488.html

Vermillion · « **Reply #2 on:** July 24, 2003, 01:15:53 PM »

I think it points me in the right direction Westy.

These original files came off a UNIX system, so its possible they inheireted some kind of screwy file permissions from that. I got simple security turned off, but I don't really understand XP's overly complicated permissions system. In UNIX its real easy to see how its set, but in XP, I find it a real pain in the arse.

Thanks though.

capt. apathy · « **Reply #3 on:** July 24, 2003, 02:48:50 PM »

I've had the same problem myself. almost always it was mp3 files that wouldn't let you edit the tag info. never did find a fix.

Skuzzy · « **Reply #4 on:** July 24, 2003, 04:36:49 PM »

Just a tip for those moving files from/to UNIX and Windows platforms. You might want to run Samba on the UNIX server. Solves the perm problems with Windows/UNIX files.
Easy to setup, and very transparent to Windows.

Vermillion · « **Reply #5 on:** July 24, 2003, 06:03:07 PM »

Unfortunately, the original UNIX data comes off the Feds servers. No access and I don't know anyone that works there. I think I might have found a work around for my purposes, but its still a pain .

Thanks for the help guys