i have an apache server running on my pc, and am wanting to install some software, but need to set some folders writeable, but cannot simply go to folder properties-> and uncheck read only, i can, but every time i go back to the folder properties again, it is checked again.

so, how could i force a folder to become read-only(stay)?

thanks.

What is the root server folder's properties set to? If it was set to read only for that folder and all folders inside, it might be conflicting, maybe. Try changing that.

I am experiencing the same problem as chunkmartinez. necromxxx how would I go about changing the root server folder properties?

Right click the folder and look for the tab "Permissions" or "Security" ( I don't remember exactly). There you will be able to change permissions and apply the changes.

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