- Run DISKPART
DISKPART> LIST VOLUME
DISKPART> SELECT VOLUME <chosen disk number from previous output>
DISKPART> ATTRIBUTES VOLUME <Command to view current attributes>
DISKPART> ATTRIBUTES VOLUME SET READONLY -- Set DISK READONLY
DISKPART> ATTRIBUTES VOLUME CLEAR READONLY -- Set DISK WRITABLE
it would not be logical to set OS partition read only considering, there is frequent need for temporary files and paging files..-->> this is what I was afraid of.... But this feature is a MUST.
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Since it is interactive command I would suggest you to read further @ http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc766465(WS.10).aspx
Steps to be followed (as system administrator):
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Hope this helps