[KeenLearner]

Hi all,

It seems that i cannot copy files over from my computer to the external drive, the read-only check box on the drive is unchecked.

My files however, no matter how many times i unchecked the write-protected box/ read-only box, it will remain as checked(Even after i clicked apply). What should i do, please help me thank you!!

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Are you on an administrator account? Or are you trying to change the settings of another users files?

i think i am on an administrator account, sorry, how do i check if i am on administrator account?

But the file belongs to me, and i cannot change it.

[KeenLearner]

Are you on an administrator account? Or are you trying to change the settings of another users files?

i think i am on an administrator account, sorry, how do i check if i am on administrator account?

But the file belongs to me, and i cannot change it.

[KeenLearner]

Sorry, and also, if i am not on the administrator account, how do i log in to that?

[KeenLearner]

If its Windows XP, Start -> Control Panel -> User accounts -> then itll show you all the accounts and their permission levels

i see thank you!! i will go and try it out now.

Sorry i did not reply you in the last few days as i was busy with my projects thank you!

[KeenLearner]

Hi,

i have enter to the user account and it seems that i am the administrator. However i try entering the properties of a folder to disable the read-only box, after applying and i went to the properties of the folder again, the read-only box was checked.

please tell me what to do next thank you.

[KeenLearner]

What type (format) of files are you trying to copy?

I was trying to copy microsoft powerpoint file and also VLC files