Thanks for replying David.

I think my problem might be something else as when i went to uncheck the box, I pressed apply and it gave me the option to do all sub folders aswell. I tried both options (applying to this folder only & applying it to all sub folders). It wont however let me 'Apply' it when I come out of this option.

It only lets you press okay or cancel. When I go back in to the folder the default read only is still checked.

Thank you though for taking the time to reply.
C.