Computer Problem

VR3
VR3 Posts: 28,782
edited February 2024 in Clubhouse Archives
How would you change what looks to be a default setting of read only on all files back to where you can save again?

It is like the entire computer is on read only and you cant save a dang thing anywhere, is there a place on the control panel or somewhere that this setting can be altered or somewhere? Dad is getting frsutrated and we can't figure it out. All help is welcome, thank you in advance.

Computer is XP Home...
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  • wlrandall
    wlrandall Posts: 440
    edited September 2003
    control panel
    user accounts
    select the account
    change the account type
    select computer admin
    click change account type

    that's my best guess.
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  • Strong Bad
    Strong Bad Posts: 4,278
    edited September 2003
    Sounds like a permissions issue.

    Were you messing around in any of the user settings?

    Try what was suggested above. Also, did you try rebooting? Hey, if all else fails...reboot.

    Let us know. We're cheaper than Microsoft support.


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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited September 2003
    Trey - If your question cannot be answered here, use:

    www.dslreports.com

    They have a Microsoft forum, and a very regular posting pattern.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,782
    edited September 2003
    Did not work, thanks for the help though...anyone else?
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • rs159
    rs159 Posts: 1,027
    edited September 2003
    I have a computer problem.......








    Windows ME :(
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  • polktycoon
    polktycoon Posts: 35
    edited September 2003
    Start->All Programs->Accessories->Windows explorer
    Right click on C: drive, select properties. Click on tools tab, under error checking click on check now. Check both boxes. Click start, ( it should give you a warning about restarting) then reboot. Depending on how large the drive is it may take a while.

    By the way, does it give you an error message if you try to save something to the harddrive?
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  • faster100
    faster100 Posts: 6,124
    edited September 2003
    Originally posted by rs159
    I have a computer problem.......


    Windows ME :(

    Rs i have a solution, windows XP, send me your address and yo get a instant free copy of windows xp pro and windows xp office pro, for evaluation only LOL... or to install.. Its labor day im in a good mood.. take the plunge.. hehe!!!
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  • rs159
    rs159 Posts: 1,027
    edited September 2003
    Windows XP?

    Let's see....

    Physical Memory - 128MB

    uhhhh.......hmmmm.....oh well, memory comes cheap these days :cool:

    And you're email is?

    edit - sorry brett, I know you wanted to give me a free copy too. hehe
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,782
    edited September 2003
    Originally posted by polktycoon
    Start->All Programs->Accessories->Windows explorer
    Right click on C: drive, select properties. Click on tools tab, under error checking click on check now. Check both boxes. Click start, ( it should give you a warning about restarting) then reboot. Depending on how large the drive is it may take a while.

    By the way, does it give you an error message if you try to save something to the harddrive?

    Thank you, this worked (or so my Dad said - not really sure, he sent me an email but I can't check it....I will confirm once I know)
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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