System Attribute Check Box Disabled In Explorer and My Computer
Article ID: 156691
Article Last Modified on 11/1/2006
APPLIES TO
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Developer Edition
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Standard Edition
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SYMPTOMS
Although you can display the attributes of a file or directory, you cannot
change them in Windows Explorer or My Computer. The system attribute check
box is displayed but is disabled when you view the properties of the file
or the directory.
CAUSE
This is by design and is consistent with the Microsoft Windows 95
versions of Windows Explorer and My Computer.
RESOLUTION
To modify the attributes of a file or a directory, use the ATTRIB command
from the Windows NT command prompt, or use File Manager (Winfile.exe).
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