Folders are set to read only

[Awwjwah]

I am going to post this here and in another thread because I don't know where to begin. I just recently noticed that all the folders on my XP machine are set to read only access. I don't know how, why or when this happened but i just noticed it last night. I tried to change it but cannot figure it out. Can anyone help or have an idea as to what to do?

The most recent problem I had was a system hang up on me while installing Unreal Tourny 2K3. The disc hung on a bad/corrupted file. Before that I havn't had a problem. I don't know where to begin or what to look for.

 

[Streaatz]

Sorry, can't help ya.

 

[Kevin Ar18]

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[Awwjwah]

It's my home pc and I am the single user on it. It is XP pro and mMy account is set to admin level.

 

[Kevin Ar18]

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[Awwjwah]

Well I went into safe mode and the folders are read only there as well. A friend who has been helping recommended a rebuild since even at that level under adin it is messed up. Any other suggestions?

 

[Kevin Ar18]

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[Kevin Ar18]

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[Khayman]

Mine is also set to read only, always has been (i know other who have as well). So far its made absolutely no difference.
So unless your having a problem because of it, i wouldn't worry

 

[Awwjwah]

hey kevin. Ok I checked that and the pane had everything checked. I went through unchecked and rechecked everything just to be sure but still no change. I notice this problem only with certain directories and it is really confusing teh heck outta me. I have a feeling I'm gonna end up wiping this system clean and re-installing. No biggie really excet for the wasted time of a reload.

 

[Fu Xuen]

I think this option isn't actually checked but grey tinted : it means some files within the current folder are set to read only, but not the whole content.

 

[Shamus MacNoob]

Mine also

And mine also is this way .. as far as I know its normal and I dont see why your busting your brain over it....... mine has always been this way I have been using XP in one form or another for well over a year and it runs fine with the so called read only folders? Only time a read only file is a problem is sometimes after backing up something to a cdrom.. and copy/pasting it back it sometimes makes the file a read only this is no good in certain things ie a game save file ... so then its just a question of highlighting the file/files and right click go to properties and changeing the read only option ...... other than that relax and stop busting your head over it ...

 

[Kevin Ar18]

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