Cant change read-only


  1. Blindkilla
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    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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    Cant change read-only


    I need to uncheck read only on a folder in C drive. Whenever i uncheck it, apply settings etc, i open it again and its still checked ...

    Any idea what the problem is?
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  3. Brink
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    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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    Hello Blindlkilla,

    I'm sorry, but it's the files in the folders that get marked as read-only and not the folders themselves when you check read-only in a folder properties page. After checking the read-only check box and applying it, the check box will then automatically go back to a unchecked blue box, a undetermined state or not read-only. You can see more about this in the tutorial below though.

    Read-only File and Folder Attribute - Vista Forums

    Is it the blue box that you are seeing?

    Hope this helps,
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  4. Blindkilla
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    Yes, that post helped me though :) thanks
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  6. Brink
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    You're welcome Blindkilla. :)
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