"Read Only" problem 2

[Ralph8]

I have been copying my VB98 (in Visual Studio 6)folder to a CD for backup purposes.

After a long string of good luck, not needing to use any of these BU Cds, I now need to use one.

The PROBLEM: All the files in VB98 were recorded as "Read Only" on the CD, and they read back in as "Read Only".

The QUESTION: Does any one know a way to get the files restored with the original attributes? Most were unmarked, some were "Archived".

TIA

Ralph D. Meredith

http://www.merecosoftware.com

 

[CasperTFG]

When you copy files from a CD they are always read only. Because you can't write to a CD. Well OK you can but I digress.

To solve the issue do this.

1) Copy your programs to your folder needed.
2) From the command prompt go to that directory
3) Execute the command attrib /s -r *.*

Casper

There is room for all of gods creatures, "Right Beside the Mashed Potatoes".

 

[Ralph8]

Thanks CasperTFG. Worked like a champ.

I would like to believe that I would have thought of that, but I know that I probably wouldn't have. Been too long since I was really DOS proficient.

Thanks again.

Ralph

TIA

Ralph D. Meredith

http://www.merecosoftware.com

 

[CassandraR]

Hi Ralph:

Another suggestion, if I may:

Zip the directory containing your VB files. I like to add a date reference to the Zip file's name. For example, I might create a ZIP file named MyProject20040803.zip.

When unzipping, the files will have the attributes that they had when you zipped them.

Cassandra

 

[Ralph8]

Excellent suggestion!

Thank you very much, Cassandra.

Ralph

TIA

Ralph D. Meredith

http://www.merecosoftware.com

 

[cLFlaVA]

You could have also simply copied the files from your CD-ROM to your directory, then just select all the files in that directory, rick click, properties, and de-select read-only.

*cLFlaVA
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[CassandraR]

You are welcome, Ralph.

Thanks for the star.

I do daily backup of projects that I have worked on during the day, storing the Zip files on a CD. It is a real bonus when one needs to retrieve code from an earlier version. If I know the date when a piece of code was removed, then it is a simple matter of retrieving the appropriate file(s).

Cassandra

 

[Ralph8]

For any one's info who needs it:

I have been zipping my backups as Cassandra suggested, and an additional benefit is the saving of time. It takes only a third or less time to do it that way.

Thanks again, Cassandra. If the system would let me give you a second star, I would just for the really significant time saving I am experiencing.

Ralph

TIA

Ralph D. Meredith

http://www.merecosoftware.com

 

[CassandraR]

You are very welcome, Ralph!

Glad to be of service.

Another benefit is that the files on the CDs take less room.

Cassandra