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Q156691: System Attribute Check Box Disabled In Explorer and My Computer

Article: Q156691
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): 4.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbProgramming kbusage
Last Modified: 08-AUG-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0 
- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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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
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This is by design and is consistent with the Microsoft Windows 95 versions of
Windows Explorer and My Computer.

RESOLUTION
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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).

Additional query words: prodnt
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Keywords          : kbProgramming kbusage 
Technology        : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNTWsearch kbWinNTW400 kbWinNTW400search kbWinNT400search kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS400search kbWinNTS400
Version           : 4.0

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