Windows 10: Drive D locked on read only

Discus and support Drive D locked on read only in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; All folders on drive D are set to read only and I can't change it. Even with admin priv in command prompt it wont delete. I've set full access for... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by JohnShelley2, May 17, 2020.

  1. Drive D locked on read only


    All folders on drive D are set to read only and I can't change it. Even with admin priv in command prompt it wont delete. I've set full access for everyone in security. Even if I make a new folder in drive D, I immediately can't delete it. Files seem ok though. How can I get rid of read only?

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    JohnShelley2, May 17, 2020
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  2. D drive

    Hi,

    Based on the details you have provided us, it appears that there might be some corrupted contents on the said partition. We can also consider that this is caused by a virus.

    For us to check if a certain virus is hiding your files, kindly follow the steps below:

    • Type Command prompt in the search bar.
    • Type-in the following command:

      attrib -h -r -s /s /d D:\*.*
    • Press Enter to execute the command.

    If you think that there is nothing important stored in it, then we suggest that you reformat your D drive so that you can use the free space for important files.

    You can follow the steps below to start with the process:

    • Click on the File Explorer.
    • Select This PC.
    • Right-click on your D drive, then click on Format.
    • Follow the on-screen process to finish formatting the partition.

    Let us know how it goes so that we can further assist you.
     
    Engelsen Fad, May 17, 2020
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  3. little cat, May 17, 2020
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  4. Drive D locked on read only

    Cannot access D drive since upgrading to Windows 10.

    Hello Judy,



    Thank you for replying quickly with the status of the issue.



    Please reply to few more questions:


    • Is the D: drive located on the same hard disk or on different hard disk?

    • Did you have any important data saved on the
      D:
      drive?


    If the D: is saved on another hard disk and you are unable to access it, I suggest you to format the drive completely and check if the issue is resolved.



    To format the hard disk, follow the steps below:




    • Press Windows logo + X keys on the keyboard and select
      Disk management option.

    • Right click on the D: drive and select
      Format option.

    • Wait for the formatting to complete and check if the changes are effective.


    Write to us with the status of the issue for further assistance. Your reply is most important for us to ensure we assist you accordingly.



    Thank you.
     
    Likhitha V, May 17, 2020
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