Nardia, If you are transfering by CD, they will all be read-only. But, you can quickly change all the attributes at once to archive if they are in the same folder by selecting them all in a group and clicking on properties and then change to archive. Hope this helps. Patty At 12:00 AM 7/20/2004, you wrote: >Hi > >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? > >Thanks Nardia >kntaylor@ozemail.com.au > > >==== GEN-COMP-TIPS Mailing List ==== >DO NOT open unexpected file attachments from people, even if you know >them. Verify with the sender first. This may be your only line of defence, >other than AV Software, against mail "viruses" > >============================== >You can manage your RootsWeb-Review subscription from >http://newsletters.rootsweb.com/