I have some files that a buddy sent me but I can't remove the write protection. can someone help?

Question

Ok I have tried the properties but they are blank. so is there a program I can use because I can not alter these files in anyway. that includes moving them to another folder.

Answer 1

I am assuming you already tried to do this in windows using properties and where unsuccessfull. If the files are not password protected, this can be done from DOS. Move the files to C:\ so they are easy to find. Either boot to DOS from a boot disk or use during the boot process to get the boot menu and select boot to a DOS prompt.(C:\>)
If you boot from a floppy disk , type
C: ( to get to the C: drive)
If you boot from the boot menu and the prompt is not C:\>, type
cd\ ( to get to the root directory)
At the command prompt type
attrib (filename.extension)
This will display the files attributes. If R is one of the files attributes, that means it is read only. To change type
attrib -r (filename.extension)
This will remove the read only attribute and which will allow you read and write to the file.

Answer 2

Assuming the files are saved on your local C drive, just open My Computer and migrate to the files in question. Right click on a file and click properties. Toward the bottom of the window you will see where you can select to change the properties.