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| IG-88:
I don't know why this is giving me such a headache but for some reason I cannot get my C:\mame folder to stay non-"Read Only". I can unclick the option as many times as I want but as soon as I close the folder and re-open it, it's right back to being checked as read only again. Anyone know how to fix this? :timebomb: |
| ark_ader:
Is your folder shared? Click on Start -->Run -->and in the box type CMD You should have a dos box. Type this in the subdirectory of your roms: attrib -R <mame rom folder> Don't type <mame rom folder> bit just the subdirectory name - duh.... I know. ;) That should fix it, but I think it is a sharing issue or a program is using the rom directory so you should do this with no front ends or programs running, except the usual suspects like Norton...... Let us know if this fixed the problem. :cheers: |
| gonzo90017:
There's also a freeware utility that does the same thing. |
| IG-88:
Thanks for the ideas guys but neither one did the trick. :( |
| SavannahLion:
Probably dumb questions, but it's best to ask to make sure. Is it actually checked or is it grayed out? On my system, the box is always grayed out (or browned or whatever the theme happens to be). It will even gray it out on brand new folders I create. Do you have permissions to change that particular folder permissions? The Windows permissions design drives me ape ---steaming pile of meadow muffin---. *NIX is so much better for handling permissions. |
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