Unable to delete read-only attribute folder - access denied

"mpshui" <mpshui.3vmujb.RemoveThis@DoNotSpam.com> wrote in message
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> Dont know if anyone is reading this, but I too experienced the same
> problem.
>
> I followed the instructions in Microsoft KB256614, and that did not
> work. I also took ownership of the folder/files, eventhough I didnt
> need to. The files and folder still show up as read only. I played
> arround with the attrib command in the CMD window, and that was no
> help......I need help.....Thanks


The read-only attribute on a folder doesn't mean the folder is read-only
to the user, as it does with files. Read-only files are deletable, and
so are folders UNLESS they are system files or have had their attributes
set to be system files. Windows won't allow you to delete a system
folder or a system file.
If it's a user-created folder/file then the user can change the
attributes to remove the read-only from the files but it's not necessary
to do so to delete t hem. You'll simply get an extra confimation
message asking if you really want to delete that read-only
file/filter/whatever.
But if it's marked as a system file, windows will not allow the
deletions.
Unless they've been marked as system files/folders, I know of nothign
that would prevent a user from taking ownership if he were admin and had
the privileges, and deleting them. Again, as long as they aren't system
files/folders etc.. Windows won't allow them to be deleted because
system files are what the system IS and may crash without them.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326549
You cannot change the read-only attribute on folders in XP.

http://www.annoyances.org/exec/forum/winxp/t1065875615

HTH,

Twayne`