Windows 10: Read only folders

Discus and support Read only folders in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Hi I am using windows 10 Home addition. And I am facing two problems. 1. My folders in laptop has become read-only. I have tried to un-check... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by NitinDhingra, Oct 11, 2020.

  1. Read only folders


    Hi I am using windows 10 Home addition. And I am facing two problems.


    1. My folders in laptop has become read-only. I have tried to un-check read-only from properties, and as well as from CMD prompt window by using Attrib -R +S\ command. But still no luck. for your reference here by I'm sharing screenshot.


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    2. As i read in one of the forum i Tried using controlled folder access to but it gave me other error i.e.


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    request you to please help with both of the issues.


    I have ready tried SCF Scannow and it says everything is fine.

    :)
     
    NitinDhingra, Oct 11, 2020
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  2. Read only folder

    Hi Jim,

    We appreciate you for being part of Windows 10.

    Before proceeding, we need more information to help you better.


    • Do you want to change the permissions to certain program/folder?

    • Have you signed in through Microsoft/Local account?

    A read-only file is protected from accidental deletion and changes to its content.

    Step 1: What is a read-only file or folder?

    A read-only file is protected from accidental deletion and changes to its content. To change a file to read-only, right-click the file, and then click
    Properties. In the Properties dialog box, click the
    General tab, and then select the
    Read-only check box. To make changes to a read-only file, clear the
    Read-only check box, or save the file with a different name.

    Step 2: Prevent changes to a file or folder (read-only)

    Setting your important or personal files to read-only can help protect them from unintentional or unauthorized changes. When a file is set to read-only, it cannot be changed.

    • Right-click the file or folder you want to set to read-only, and then click
      Properties.
    • Click the General tab, select the Read-only check box, and then click
      OK.
    If you need to make changes to the file or folder later, you can turn off the read-only setting by clearing the
    Read-only check box.

    I hope the above information helps. Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with this issue. We are glad to assist you.

    Thank you.
     
    Kiran Kishore, Oct 11, 2020
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  3. All Folders Read Only

    All folders seem to be listed as Read Only.

    Do not have third party antivirus.

    Yes, I already checked Permissions and Ownership

    Yes, I have already followed every tutorial and suggestion on this site.
     
    GryffinDarkBred, Oct 11, 2020
    #3
  4. enso Win User

    Read only folders

    Quick Access not searching Pictures folder

    Summary, that last suggestion didn't work.

    • I moved the pictures to another folder temporarily.


    • Since there were no troubleshooting steps for this scenario, just for the heck of it, I ran through the restore steps. Copied some pictures into the Pictures folder, ran a Quick Access search and initial problem remains: Searching all of QA doesn't find any files in Pictures folder, running search on just the Pictures folder does. I want to run a global search and find matching files in any/all of the Documents, Music, Videos, and Pictures folders.
    That article dates from 2015 and I'm guessing is out of date. I hope it didn't create potential future problems in my registry.

    Bottom line: I'm still looking for a fix.
     
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