read only not saving when i uncheck it

hello ok my problem is when i uncheck read only on any of my folders it does not save the changes when i hit apply and close the window.I cant find out why it wont it says it saved the changes but when i try to edit the file it still says its read only but i just unchecked it. sorry for such a noob qs but i cant do much to any of my files becasue of this

 

See if this helps:
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=326549
You Cannot View or Change the Read-Only or System Attribute of Folders
SYMPTOMS
You cannot view or change the Read-only or System attributes of a folder by using the Properties dialog box for the folder. For example, you may experience the following symptoms:.....

CAUSE
Unlike the Read-only attribute for a file, the Read-only attribute for a folder is typically ignored by Windows, Windows components and accessories, and other programs.......

WORKAROUND
To work around this issue, use the Attrib command at a command prompt (Cmd.exe) to view or remove the Read-only or System attributes of folders. ...........