All folders & subs suddenly have 'read only' attribute


  1. BleepingCrazy
    Posts : 27
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       New #1

    All folders & subs suddenly have 'read only' attribute


    I've been working on some 3d work. Tried to save a file and the program crashed saying it didn't have access to a particular folder (after months of working in the same folder btw). So I checked out the folder and it has a 'read only' attribute. Even if I de-check the 'read only' (using the highest level parent and all its subs/files)....it has the 'read only' attribute back again when I directly re-open the properties. I've tried restarting my pc, but same deal.

    Any ideas why? I haven't installed anything in weeks.
      My Computer
    Quote Quote

  3. Brink
    Posts : 72,037
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       New #2

    Hello BleepingCrazy,

    Just to point out, folders themselves cannot be marked as read-only. When read-only is checked on a folder's properties page, read-only is applied to all of the files in the folder instead. You could try Option two in METHOD TWO of the tutorial below to remove the read-only attribute to see if that may help.
    How does it work if you use run as administrator on the program?

    Hope this helps,
    Shawn
      My Computer
    Quote Quote

  4. BleepingCrazy
    Posts : 27
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       New #3

    Thanks for the quick reply Shawn, trying to get some work finished on a Saturday dead-line sucks. Sorry, yes I meant the folder contents as opposed to the folder itself. Turns out it was the 3d program gone a bit hay-wire, regardless of where I was trying to save the rendered image. (had to delete the programs prefs and let it rebuild them)

    Option 2 in method 2 was what I was trying before. but after opening the properties page, it keeps showing the blue box instead of an empty box...still a bit weird no?

    Thanks again for the quick response! (I nearly had no nails left to chew...lol) :)
      My Computer
    Quote Quote

  6. Brink
    Posts : 72,037
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       New #4

    LOL, I hear that. I'm happy to hear that you got it sorted. :)
      My Computer
    Quote Quote

 

  Related Discussions
It started out with my microSD card - I tried to view the files on my computer and it said "the disk is write-protected" and wouldn't let me view anything. I realized the adapter was locked ,unlocked it and tried again. This time I could view the files but run the Error-checking tool on the card....
Stubborn Read Only Attribute
in General Discussion

I can't remove the Read Only attribute from my files. I went to the command line and entered: attrib -R *.* figuring that'd clear it for all the files in that folder, but it made no difference at all. What the heck is going on? Why would Win 7 set this bit anyway? This is causing a good deal...
Hi all. I have troubles with the read-only attribute of folders. I create folders and they are read-only by default. When I uncheck the read-only attribute it appears to obay my command but further inspection aftewards reveals that nothing has really happened. I am the owner, I give to...
I recently tried to attach some photos to an email I was sending, only to discover that when I went through the browse option there was apparently nothing in the folder (which there was when I checked the folder in question) Having dug around I discovered that every folder appears to have read...
Can't uncheck read-only attribute
in General Discussion

I got a major problem. All folders i create have automatically the read-only attribute (blue box, not checked), and i can't get rid of it. I searched the forum but didn't find anything that would be of much help. Can anyone help me please? :cry::sleepy:
Our Sites
Site Links
About Us
Windows 7 Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation. "Windows 7" and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

 © Designer Media Ltd
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 17:24.
Find Us