Cannot Modify and Save Read-Only Files in Quick Recorder (89913)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Sound System 1.0
  • Microsoft Windows Sound System 1.0a
  • Microsoft Windows Sound System 2.0
This article was previously published under Q89913

SYMPTOMS

The Windows Sound System Quick Recorder allows you to open and modify read-only files, but it does not allow you to save them with the same filename. If you try to save the file with the same filename, the following error displays:
This file is read only. Use a different filename.

WORKAROUND

To save your modifications, use a different filename or modify the file attributes (that is, disable the read-only attribute).
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/14/2003
Keywords:KB89913
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