Thanks Patty and Art Yes I am transferring files on cd's. Cheers Nardia ----- Original Message ----- From: "dolphin213" <dolphin213@cox.net> To: <GEN-COMP-TIPS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2004 5:18 PM Subject: Re: [Gen-Comp-Tips] Help with transfering files > > Nardia, > > >Could SKS please help me with transferring files. > > > >I have been transferring files from my main computer to my laptop, but > >when I have put them on the Laptop I have to change the properties to > >archive as they go on as read only. How can I fix this so that they go on > >as archive? > > Please tell us how you are transferring the files. Are you using CDs, a > direct cable connection, or other method. > > If you are using CDs, as Patty said they will be read only and you'll have > to change them after the transfer. > > Art > > > ==== GEN-COMP-TIPS Mailing List ==== > To unsubscribe from this list send a message to GEN-COMP-TIPS-L-REQUEST@ROOTSWEB.COM with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of the message. > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 >