File is write protected

Re: File is write protected

Adam Amora — Wed, 07 Aug 2013 18:42:58 GMT

Thank you Jon, Dan K & Dan E! The file properties in windows has the "Read-Only" checked. I unchecked it and everything works fine right now. Thanks again!

Re: File is write protected

Dan Eng — Wed, 07 Aug 2013 00:05:44 GMT

If you right click on the file that you did a save as on your local machine and go to properties, is the "Read-Only" option checked?

Thanks,

Daniel Eng

Re: File is write protected

Dan Koval — Tue, 06 Aug 2013 23:27:56 GMT

Depending on what type of write protection is used, would determine what needed to be done to unprotect it. However if the author did something to the file specifically, there may not be a "method" to unprotect it without their permission.

Was the file marked as read only in the Window's properties, or were you prompted for a password or certificate to edit the file?

Re: File is write protected

Adam Amora — Tue, 06 Aug 2013 23:05:58 GMT

The file is a standard detail drawing. Initially, it was in the network folder. Then I copied it to my local drive to edit it. I did the long method of saving the file as "Save as" then edit it. I wanted to know if there is a shorter method of unprotecting the file. I don't know when the file worked correctly. It is a standard drawing and it is not meant to be edited that's why (i think) the creator write-protected it.

Re: File is write protected

Dan Koval — Tue, 06 Aug 2013 22:55:23 GMT

Is the file on your local machine or is it on the network?

Is it in a folder/ drive that is read only?

When was the last time the file did work correctly?

Re: File is write protected

Adam Amora — Tue, 06 Aug 2013 21:45:45 GMT

only the file is read-only.

Re: File is write protected

Jon Summers — Tue, 06 Aug 2013 21:42:02 GMT

Any file, or one file in particular?

Is the file read-only?
Is the folder read-only?