Windows 10: All folders are stuck in Read Only on C Drive in Windows 10

Discus and support All folders are stuck in Read Only on C Drive in Windows 10 in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I am unable to edit these folders or move or copy anything to or from them, which is obviously a massive inconvenience. I first noticed this yesterday... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by PeterM89, Feb 20, 2019.

  1. PeterM89 Win User

    All folders are stuck in Read Only on C Drive in Windows 10


    I am unable to edit these folders or move or copy anything to or from them, which is obviously a massive inconvenience. I first noticed this yesterday but have no idea when it actually started, so I'm hesitant to start doing system restore points. If I try to change it to not read only, it changes back once I re-open the folder properties. I am logged in as an administrator. Most of the existing answers I have looked on this forum have not worked.


    I have already tried this -






    Go to This PC

    right click on C:\ OS drive

    select properties

    security tab

    advanced


    at top select change ownership

    advanced

    find now

    select administrator(S)

    OK

    check box on top "replace owner on subcontainers and objects

    click on APPLY on bottom and OK

    close out

    restart PC

    go back to security tab>advanced and make sure the ADMINISTRATORS in the list have FULL CONTROL


    Now you should have no problems, if you do, there is one more thing to do.

    I tried this step but it still would not change the folder situation. The Administrators was a Full Control


    open windows defender>virus and protection settings>scroll down to folder control access and turn OFF and leave OFF. it is useless and causes these types of issues.


    With no resolution.

    :)
     
    PeterM89, Feb 20, 2019
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  2. Ahhzz Win User

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Feb 20, 2019
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  3. Anusha Win User
    C windows installer folder - Delete?

    He can do symbolic link redirection and move the files in it to a different location. *Wink All folders are stuck in Read Only on C Drive in Windows 10 ;)
    Better try it out in a virtual of first. Just a suggestion.

    Like:
    First move everything in c:\windows\installer to d:\installercache
    Then delete c:\windows\installer folder
    Then type this in command mode as admin
    mklink /d c:\windows\installer d:\installercache

    Removing those installer files is a bad idea. it might prevent you from updating or uninstalling apps.
     
    Anusha, Feb 20, 2019
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  4. All folders are stuck in Read Only on C Drive in Windows 10

    Windows 10 c: drive not accessable

    I was trying to solve a problem I had with accessing several folders, following the steps on a web site, and

    I got a message that the owner of the C; drive was being erased!

    Since then I have no access to the c: drive, I keep getting "access denied", "you don't have the proper permissions", "you don't have read permission", and when I finally got into Safe Mode and clicked on C:/properties/security, it said "Owner: Unable to
    display current owner".

    I've tried more methods than I want to list trying to get ownership of the C: drive and set permissions back where they belong.

    Where is the c: drive owner entered? Would I need to RegEdit? If so, please provide step by step because all I know about RegEdit is that it's dangerous to mess with.....

    Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!

    Dave Ahlberg
     
    DaveAhlberg, Feb 20, 2019
    #4
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