Change Read Only Status of File

[Arahigihs]

How do I change the status of a DBASE 5 file from read only to one that I can change and update?

 

[Arahigihs]

We had to restore the program and all the databases. Now all of the database files are read only and we need to be able to change it.

 

[tviman]

Probably the easiest method would be to open the folder with Windows Explorer, hilite the files, click Properties, then clear the read-only check box. This will do what you want.

There's always a better way. The fun is trying to find it!

 

[dbMark]

An alternative is the DOS-style method. Open a DOS or Command Prompt window. Use the ATTRIB command to remove the read-only flags. Example, rename directories and file names as necessary:

ATTRIB -R C:\dBase\myData\*.*