All my files have changed to READ ONLY, PLZ HELP!

zeppoleon

zeppoleon

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Hello there,

I made a thread here earlier explaining a problem I had with iTunes not opening because it says it is located on a locked drive. After looking around I discover that EVERYTHING is in read only. This has affected all my files. Most Importantly, all the libraries are protected somehow, meaning I CANNOT MAKE A NEW FILE/FOLDER/DELETE A FILE/DO ANYTHING ON MY COMPUTER. When I attemp to change the many folders I have to not "read only" I get an error message saying I have to have admin rights. I DO HAVE ADMIN RIGHTS. I am the only admin/user on this computer. This is so very frustrating!!! I think is happened because yesterday I connected with my Xbox 360 (media extender) to play music in the other room. I ALSO went into WMP and switched on streaming of my files. If I knew that this was going to happen I would have never done it! It looks like to me the only option is to reformat, or to roll back everthing. PLEASE HELP ME!

Sorry if I sound harsh, for I am very angry atm.
 

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Boot windows in safe mode and choose admin account...
I think that will do the trick...
 

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Sassa said:
Boot windows in safe mode and choose admin account...
I think that will do the trick...
Click to expand...


Thanks for the reply, I will try this.
 

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64-bit Windows 7 Ultimate Build 7100E8400 - Not OC'd ATMMushkin 2x2GBATI HD4890 - OC'd for gaming (Core:930 Mem:1085)
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64-bit Windows 7 Ultimate Build 7100
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E8400 - Not OC'd ATM
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Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R
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Mushkin 2x2GB
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ATI HD4890 - OC'd for gaming (Core:930 Mem:1085)
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Dell E228WFP
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WD 1TB, WD 640GB
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Corsair 650W
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While your're in safe mode throw in a system restore just for luck...
 

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PC/Desktop
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LENOVO K450 @3.0GHZ
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64-bit Windows 8.1 Pro
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LENOVO
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12.00 GB
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Intel(R) HD Graphics
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Intel HD integtrated
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HP 25' ISP Monitor
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Safe mode didn't help. It had the same problems. :(

I think it looks like I'll have to do a system restore if I want all my files back...
 

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64-bit Windows 7 Ultimate Build 7100E8400 - Not OC'd ATMMushkin 2x2GBATI HD4890 - OC'd for gaming (Core:930 Mem:1085)
OS
64-bit Windows 7 Ultimate Build 7100
CPU
E8400 - Not OC'd ATM
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R
Memory
Mushkin 2x2GB
Graphics Card(s)
ATI HD4890 - OC'd for gaming (Core:930 Mem:1085)
Sound Card
Onboard
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell E228WFP
Screen Resolution
1680x1050
Hard Drives
WD 1TB, WD 640GB
PSU
Corsair 650W
Case
CM 690
Cooling
Xigmatek 120mm Rifle
Keyboard
Saitek
Mouse
Logitech
Oh my god, I think I have found a solution.

All I had to do was right click > Share with > Homegroup (Read/write)

And now I can make folders, move stuff around, etc.

I think this has solved most things...
 

My Computer My Computer

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64-bit Windows 7 Ultimate Build 7100E8400 - Not OC'd ATMMushkin 2x2GBATI HD4890 - OC'd for gaming (Core:930 Mem:1085)
OS
64-bit Windows 7 Ultimate Build 7100
CPU
E8400 - Not OC'd ATM
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R
Memory
Mushkin 2x2GB
Graphics Card(s)
ATI HD4890 - OC'd for gaming (Core:930 Mem:1085)
Sound Card
Onboard
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell E228WFP
Screen Resolution
1680x1050
Hard Drives
WD 1TB, WD 640GB
PSU
Corsair 650W
Case
CM 690
Cooling
Xigmatek 120mm Rifle
Keyboard
Saitek
Mouse
Logitech
zeppoleon said:
Oh my god, I think I have found a solution.

All I had to do was right click > Share with > Homegroup (Read/write)

And now I can make folders, move stuff around, etc.

I think this has solved most things...
Click to expand...
glad to see a solution that worked...
 

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Compal JFT02 (Custom Build Laptop)
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Windows 7 Home Premium x64 - Mac OS X 10.6.4 x64
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JFT02
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zeppoleon said:
Oh my god, I think I have found a solution.

All I had to do was right click > Share with > Homegroup (Read/write)

And now I can make folders, move stuff around, etc.

I think this has solved most things...
Click to expand...
Great!

Thanks for posting your particular solution.

May help others. :geek:
 

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Yes
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1 + 1 = 10b,
7 + 7 = 16o,
a + b = 15h.
iTunes Error

What worked for me:

I right clicked on the iTunes icon on my desktop. Under the security tab, I made sure the appropriate users had full control. Everything works now.
 

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