Family Tree Maker 2006 - this is read only message ?

[sarah]

I am posting this on behalf of new member 6Katinka6


"I have been using the above but lately a block comes up saying "this is read only"so I can't put any info in what can I do ? I am usimg Windows 7 so please tell me in easy terms as I'm not PC literate"

[[Ray]]

(Post amended)

I am assuming that you will be able to read/answer this post ?


Go to the folder which is holding your file

"Right-click" the file, select "Properties"

Is "Read only" ticked ?

[  please tell us the answer to that question here ]


Before doing any other work on the file, ensure that you have at least 1x copy/backup.
Can you open the copy in FTM?

When did this start happening?

Ray

ps Welcome to Rootschat

[sarah]

Hi Ray,

I am in touch with 6Katinka6 by email, the messages are coming to me directly instead of being posted on the forum they are still getting the hang of how to use the website but hopefully my last email of instructions should help them get started

Thanks

Sarah

[6Katinka6]

Hi Ray Sarah has told me to get in touch with you re my problem I am using Family Tree Maker 2006 on my PC Windows 7 and I keep getting "this is a read only" so I can't put any more info in   
Through trial and error I found out that I have not ticked a box with read only So what can I do to get back to normal as Sarah has told you I am PC illiterate because I am 86 years old can you put the solution in plain language PLEASE Thanks George 

[Rosinish]

If you got to top left - File

Choose 'Export File' the choose 'Entire File'

Rename that File with a different name like adding (1)

Close & re-open your new file & all should be fine.

You can go back & delete your old file then rename your new file to what it was originally.

Hope that's simple & works?

Annie

[6Katinka6]

Just want to thank all who solved my problem THANKS
George

[dawnsh]

Hi George

Glad you were able to get some help.

I have attached your 'Thanks' to the topic started by Sarah on your behalf.

If you need anymore help, you know where we are.

If you are unsure where to post next time, click on this link below and start a new topic (blue button)

http://www.rootschat.com/forum/beginners/

Dawn