files stuck as read only

[bilbo22]

I have xp home on 5 computers with peer to peer sharing. I just had to re format one on the systems, and when I got it back running, the files on it come up read only when I open them from another computer. How can I edit them from another computer. I have tried changing the attributes on the reloaded computer. When I do the green square disappears in the read only attribute box, but then reappears when I go back into that window to check.

[submix8c]

Sharing permissions. Can be set as Administrator under Safe Mode (only way with Home Edition). If this is the only factor involved; you don't say how you "set up" Sharing on the reloaded PC...

[bilbo22]

I set up the network through Network setup. Do you want me to go through the steps? The network appears to be working except for the read only issue. I can open the files on another computer, they even show the read only box unselected in the properties. But when I open the file, it only opens as a read only file.

[submix8c]

The "Folders" that you share is what I'm talking about. When you right-click on a folder that is Shared (that the files and other sub-folders are in) you'll see the Permissions that are set. There's a tab on right-click for the given folder "Sharing and Security" when you F8/SafeMode as an Administrator. You keep referring to a given File; the Share permissions are via a Folder for all files/folders below it (e.g. as in "Shared Documents"). The Permissions are set per-user (as defined in each PC) and any User on PC-A that needs more-than-read-only Permissions must be defined also on PC-B (where the Share is located).

User-A uses PC-A

User-B uses PC-B (where share is)

User-A is DEFINED on PC-B (where the Share is)

User-A Permissions for the Share (on PC-B) is "all" (or whatever)

Now User-A can Update files on PC-B

Defaults via Networking Wizard are Read-Only... This can be changed under Normal sign-on for any NT-type operating system OTHER than XP-Home, which will only show the tab under Safe Mode (for an Administrator).

HTH