System Attribute Check Box Disabled In Explorer and My Computer

 Last reviewed: August 13, 1997
Article ID: Q156691
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0

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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Version : 4.0
Platform : winnt

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Last reviewed: August 13, 1997
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