Microsoft KB Archive/156691

= System Attribute Check Box Disabled In Explorer and My Computer =

Article ID: 156691

Article Last Modified on 11/1/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Developer Edition
 * Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Standard Edition

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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).

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