Windows 10: File Properties - Read Only Checkbox

Discus and support File Properties - Read Only Checkbox in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I'm considering ticking the read only checkbox on a file and just wanted to get an idea of what it does exactly. Like is the file completely read only... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/Shaqnothot, Oct 22, 2020.

  1. /U/SHAQNOTHOT
    /u/Shaqnothot Win User

    File Properties - Read Only Checkbox


    I'm considering ticking the read only checkbox on a file and just wanted to get an idea of what it does exactly.

    Like is the file completely read only to everyone(administrators and system included) until someone unchecks the box?

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    /u/Shaqnothot, Oct 22, 2020
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  2. MARTIN BAR
    Martin Bar Win User

    Unable to remove read only property of folders

    Hi,

    There are many possible reasons why this issue is happening. Let's try to change the security permissions to remove the read-only attribute. Follow the steps below:

    • Right-click the folder, then select Properties.
    • Go to Security tab, then click Advanced.
    • Click Change to the right of Owner.
    • Enter Users into the box, then click OK.
    • Enable the checkbox Replace owner on sub containers and objects, then click
      Apply.
    • If prompted that You do not have permissions to read, click Yes.
    • Completely close out of the Advanced Security Settings dialog.
    • Repeat step 1.
    • Go to Security tab, then click Edit.
    • Select Add.
    • Enter Users into the box and click OK.
    • Enable the Full Control checkbox, then click OK.
    Get back to us with the outcome so we can help you out further.
     
    Martin Bar, Oct 22, 2020
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  3. LARRYDONLINE
    larrydonline Win User
    File Properties question, "read only"

    Most any folder you right click on and select 'properties' will give you a list of that folder's attributes. One of them always says: Read-only (Only applies to files in folder)

    I've never been able to figure out what that means. The files in the folder I'm investigating can be changed or deleted so what is the "read only" attribute?
     
    larrydonline, Oct 22, 2020
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  4. HEXAHOLIC
    Hexaholic Win User

    File Properties - Read Only Checkbox

    Read only files on WIN 10

    This seems to be an issue for some people upgrading to Windows 10. This might help:

    • Right-click your Documents folder and open its Properties.
    • Uncheck Read only.
    • Open the Security tab and click the Edit button below the user list (it might be labelled differently, I'm translating from a German system).
    • Select your user name from the list and check all checkboxes in the left column.
    • Close both windows by clicking OK, then check to save changes to your files again. If it fails, open the directory, select all files (Ctrl + A), right-click them and repeat these steps.
     
    Hexaholic, Oct 22, 2020
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