System Attribute Check Box Disabled In Explorer and My Computer (156691)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
This article was previously published under Q156691

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).
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:8/8/2001
Keywords:kbProgramming kbusage KB156691
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