Read‐Only+Attribute+Remove+it

Read‐Only Attribute Remove it

If you have ever copied files from a CD to your hard disc you will find that they will have been automatically given a ‘Read‐Only’ attribute, which means they can’t be edited until the attribute has been cleared.

If you have only a couple of files this is not too much of a drag.

However, if you have just copied a lot, this is a real pain.

There is a comparatively easy way to unlock all of the files in a folder in one go.

Go to :‐

Start > Run In the box type without the quotes “ Cmd “

Change to the location of the folder to where the files are stored using the change directory ( cd ) command.

For example, if the files are stored in a folder called mypictures, you enter the command:‐

__**“ cd C:\mypictures**__ “ (Note:‐ No quotes),

Next enter the following command to clear the Read Only attribute:‐

__**“ attrib ‐r *.* /s**__ “ (Note:‐ No quotes),

Press Enter.