OAW+Runtime+Error+53+fix--Read+Only+files

Thanks to FooFighter_1 posting at SimHQ EAW Forum July, 2006. (posted here by Wudpecker) FooFighter wrote: "Firstly, I kept getting a run-time error when trying to start OAW, and once I clicked OK, OAW would open up but not be funtional in any way. I tried per Dumo and VB, uninstalling and reinstalling with different patches and different OAWSelector's, all with no success. I also needed the certain patch for my Intel graphics just to get EAW to run at all.
 * Fix for Runtime Error 53 ("File Not Found" and the OAW Screen non-functional) A problem with "Read Only" files.**

Got a couple of PM's from someone who apparently wishes to stay anonomous, who was able to pinpoint my problem. (Edit: suspect RAF_Dumoulin) Seems there were many files with **Read-Only** attributes on that were screwing things up.


 * SOLUTION**


 * Simply, right click your EAW root folder, and select properties. Then, uncheck the Read-Only box, and it will ask you if you want to do this for all contents of the folder. I clicked yes, and all is well. OAW fired up just fine and worked properly, and EAW still works OK!**

You will be happy to use the utility named Croa..for remove attributes read only on many files and folders.Download this freeware here http://davidcrowell.com/download/croa.zip
 * RAF_Dumoulin addendum:**