Windows XP forum: "Read only" file question

Right click the file, choose properties, at the bottom of the card, uncheck "read only".

I thank you both guis for a prompt and complete answer.
I appreciate it.

I used to have that problem on my old computer (copying files from cd to hd the attributes would be read only) but this doesn't happen on my new computer. I just figured it was a new thing with windows xp. Maybe it isn't.

Make certain when you save the file, that you are not trying to save it to the CD or any drive that you cannot write to using certain software. If you 'Right' click on the start menu, then 'Left' click the word 'explore'. Then you locate the file of your picture, (usually under: My Documents/My Pictures) When you find the file name, 'Right' click on the file name and then 'left' click on the word "Properties" then make certain the word "archive" is checked at the bottom of the Properties Menu next to the word "Attributes."
You may select an entire folder or files or select certain files holding down the 'Ctrl' Button while selecting each file.

The picture is read only because it is on a CD which, of course, is read only (can't write to it). When you copy it, it maintains the read only. You must change it : Highlight all files (that you wish to change) then right click and go to properties and left click. Then at the bottom uncheck "READ ONLY".

Geof