Locked Folder?

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  1. Posts : 102
    Windows 7 Home Premium
       #1

    Locked Folder?


    There is a small lock next to one of my folders. I have searched high and low (and left and right) and I can not find any info. about it. I went through the list of folder options but no mention of it. Does anyone know about it? How did it get there and how can I get rid of it?
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  2. Posts : 2,009
    Windows 7 Ultimate x86
       #2

    The Lock shows up if the actual user has no rights/only limited rights to the folder in question.
    What's that folder we're talking about ?
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  3. Posts : 5,642
    Windows 10 Pro (x64)
       #3

    Little padlock icons mean the folder or file is private.
    https://www.sevenforums.com/chillout-...something.html
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  4. Posts : 102
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    SledgeDG said:
    The Lock shows up if the actual user has no rights/only limited rights to the folder in question.
    What's that folder we're talking about ?
    I don't share my computer with anyone. I'm the only user.
    Inside the folder are 12 folders containing .MP3 music files.
    1 - How do I get rid of the lock?
    2 - How do I avoid it happening again?
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  5. Posts : 589
    Windows 7 ultimate X64
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    As logicearth described, the lock only means public or private. See this tutorial and let us know if it helps.
    https://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials...rmissions.html
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  6. Posts : 102
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    DreemWarrior said:
    As logicearth described, the lock only means public or private. See this tutorial and let us know if it helps.
    https://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials...rmissions.html
    First of all I am the only one using my PC, so "public" or "private" is not relevant.
    I did not do anything to add that lock. All I want to do is get rid of it, but an 11 step tutorial is a bit much to wade through. Isn't there an easier way?
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  7. Posts : 589
    Windows 7 ultimate X64
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    Isn't there an easier way?
    I suppose you could always do a simple system restore to a point before the 'locks' started showing up.
    Please let us know the outcome.
    Thanks
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  8. Posts : 102
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    DreemWarrior said:
    Isn't there an easier way?
    I suppose you could always do a simple system restore to a point before the 'locks' started showing up.
    Please let us know the outcome.
    Thanks
    Yes, that would work, but I've done lots of other things since the problem.

    Here's my solution.
    1-Made a new folder on my destop.
    2-Dragged everything from the locked folder to the new one.
    3-Deleted the locked folder.
    4-Re-named the new folder with the deleted folder's name.
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  9. Posts : 589
    Windows 7 ultimate X64
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    Of course it doesn't address the issue as to why it happened, but glad to know you got it sorted out.
    Thanks for posting your solution. :)
    Last edited by DreemWarrior; 09 Apr 2011 at 16:20. Reason: added txt
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  10. Posts : 1
    Windows 7 home premium 64 bit
       #10

    I have got the lock symbol after I have stopped sharing the folder. Right click on the folder with the lock, go to properties, select securities tab, click on edit (change permissions), click on add, in the blank box type the letter a, click on check names, authenticated users will appear, select it, then OK. OK's to the end.
    Your lock will now be gone. Simple solution.
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