Is there a way to edit/modify a protected file in \Windows?

[jyavenard]

Hi

I'd like to edit the file Preconfig.txt in \Windows. This file is protected. Is there any way to make a file in \Windows writable?

Thank you
Jean-Yves

[Codenix]

If I recall correctly, you can copy the file out of the windows directory to another directory and then paste it back over the top of the protected one and then you can edit it.

I may be wrong though, so sorry if I'm leading you up the garden path!

[hanmin]

What Codenix said is true, if the file is inside the ROM.

If the file is 'protected' in terms of attributes, you can use Total Commander to disable the attribute first.

[Zgembo]

I tried removing the read-only/system attributes in Total Commander in some \Windows files on my x01ht, but every time the attributes are reseted back! How to avoid this?!?

[msskh]

yes i have the same problem with you~~
although i use active sync to copy the files to ppc \windows
it also block me and say protected

and i want to copy a new phcanOverbmp.dll replace the old one....
what should i do???
can some brother help~!!!

[shogunmark]

Some files are in use and cant be unprotected and written over in this manner.. the only way to do it when it fails like that is to cook your own rom... which we are still trying to do, but get closer every day

And for the phcanOverbmp.dll we have cabs in the upgrading forum for this.. read here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=287829

[SkizZO]

and why if i want to edit my start menu items from ASync it don't work?
The files are unprotected but from active sync explorer i can't delete/move it... with resco explorer there are no problems!..

Also.... it interrupt file transfers if i try to copy thumbs.db.. included in win folders :x

[tadzio]

and why if i want to edit my start menu items from ASync it don't work?
The files are unprotected but from active sync explorer i can't delete/move it... with resco explorer there are no problems!..

I had the same problem - ActiveSync seems to not have the necessary rights for these files. The methods described here (http://www.breaksoft.com/Blog/Posts/2005/8/Mobile_Registry_Editor_FAQ.aspx) solved the problem for me. Yes, the text behind the link talks about problems with registry access, but the reasons and solutions for both problems are the same.

Also.... it interrupt file transfers if i try to copy thumbs.db.. included in win folders :xThat may or may not be the same problem. I would guess thumbs.db may just be in use (i.e., opened).

Cheers
Daniel