Does anyone know a program which will change the attributes of files in a folder,i to remove the read-only properties. thanks

From the Start|Run box. Here's an example to change the Read Only attributes of files in, say, the "Download" folder to remove the Read only attributes: attrib -r C:\Download\*.* Using this "+r" value would add the read only attribute to all files in that folder. To make a file hidden you would include the switch "+h" (no quotes). To make files in a given folder read only and hidden you would enter in the Run box: attrib +r +h C:\folder\*.*

Hi Cuppa.., It is simple.Use attrib.exe program that comes with dos or present in \windows\command\ folder. Bye.

I tried this from the run box; attrib -r C:\Program Files\Napster\Incomplete\*.* A Dos box opened up which read 'parse error 8' The file was still read only

Try the same syntax, but with "8.3" DOS path/file names (Progra~1, etc.)like this in your case: attrib +r C:\Progra~1\Napster\Incomp~1\*.* It should work, assuming your Program Files folder IS progra~1.

Of course, you MIGHT just try it all in Explorer, highlight the file(s), and right-click, the select "Properties", check or un-check the attributes. Then again, you might also explain why you want to change the read-only attribute for a file that is in "Incomplete" - that might fetch more forum tips (work-arounds).

I was using the "incomplete" Napster file to test the solution posted by moh. I realise that the properties can be changed one by one. I wanted to know whether a lot of files can be changed together.