Windows 10: Files keep going back to read only

I bought a new laptop this week that runs Windows 11. All my folders are "read only." I don't want them "read only." I know how to change that.However, after I change them, it goes back to "read only." How do I fix this so they stay the way I want them?Janet DThanks.

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Read only files

Since you mentioned above that you are using an Administrator account, and after creating a new user account didn't make any changes, we suggest that you perform the troubleshooting steps below and see if it helps:

Take full control on permissions.

• Open File Explorer. Right-click on your C Drive, and choose Properties.
• Go to Security tab. Click Advanced, then
  Change Permissions.
• Highlight the user, and click Edit.
• Choose This folder, subfolders and files under Applies to:.
• Choose Full Control under Basic Permissions.
• Click OK.

If there are other users on the computer, follow the steps below:

• Go to C Drive.
• Right-click your user name in Users folder, then click Properties.
• Go to Security tab.
• Click Advanced, then click Continue.
• Click Enable Inheritance.

Let us know the results.

 

file explorer and reading list on windows 10

Hi Colinus,

Welcome to Microsoft Community.



I appreciate your interest on windows 10.



I understand the inconvenience you faced. We certainly help you with this issue. I want to inform you it is temporary issue it will short out immediately there is no need to go back in previous operating system.
I need more information about this issue so that I can assist you better.

1. Are you referring to reading list app?

If you are using reading list app so I would suggest you to run windows app troubleshooter to fix issue.

Follow the below steps.

• Go to control panel and select troubleshooting then in top left corner of your screen select view all.
• 
  Click on windows store app and click on it and run it.
  

I want to inform you. You can sort, group, and arrange items in a folder or library view by an added column (detail) in ascending or descending order in windows 10 file explorer.

for more information follow the link:

Windows help & learning


Note: It is also applicable for windows 10 as well.

Try these steps and let us know the status of the issue so that we can assist you better.

Thanks.

 

Problem with 4500MHD to read Sony .mts files

Hello,

Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community. I am glad to assist you on this.

• Which player are you using?
• Did you try to play the same video's using different player?

I suggest you to try the steps below and check if it helps.

Step 1:

Install all the Windows updates including optional updates and check if it works.

Step 2:

I would suggest you to update the video driver from the device manager and check if it helps.

• Press Windows + X and select device manager.
• Expand display adapter and right click on installed driver and click on update.

Step 3:
If doesn't work, I would suggest you to install the latest available drivers on manufacturer's website in compatibility mode and check.

Follow the steps below on how to install driver in compatibility mode:

1. Download the driver from the manufacturer’s website and save it on your local disk.

2. Right click on the setup file of the driver and select “Properties”.

3. Select “Compatibility” Tab.

4. Place a check mark next to “Run this program in Compatibility mode” and select operating system from the drop down list.

5. Let the driver install and then check the functionality.

Hope this information helps. Reply to the post with updated status of the issue so that we can assist you further.