Windows 10: Windows 10 - "Desktop" folder is "Read Only", Unable to change it

Discus and support Windows 10 - "Desktop" folder is "Read Only", Unable to change it in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Hello I would like to change the "Folder Access Rights" of the folder "Desktop" from "Read Only" to otherwise. When I try to change the rights, it... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by deicool, Dec 30, 2020.

  1. deicool Win User

    Windows 10 - "Desktop" folder is "Read Only", Unable to change it


    Hello


    I would like to change the "Folder Access Rights" of the folder "Desktop" from "Read Only" to otherwise.


    When I try to change the rights, it acknowledges the change. However when I check again, it goes back to "Read Only".


    What do I do?



    Thank You

    Deepak

    :)
     
    deicool, Dec 30, 2020
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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, Dec 30, 2020
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  3. psbecker Win User
    Change Folder Icon in Windows 10


    I just acquired a new laptop running Windows 10 and am trying to change the icons of the folders in the StartUp "Program" folder so that they would stand out a little better. I used my admin account and followed all the steps listed above, but when I clicked on "Apply", nothing happened. The same basic windows folder icon remained attached to the folder. I also tried to go into Properties and capitalize some of the folder names, but that didn't work either. Looks like something is protecting them, but I cannot figure out what it is much less how to get around this blockage, Any suggestions?
     
    psbecker, Dec 30, 2020
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  4. mrgeek Win User

    Windows 10 - "Desktop" folder is "Read Only", Unable to change it

    Change Folder View Layout in Windows 10


    "uhm that method does not work. i want to set folder view as List as default instead Details for all folders"
    Did you download and run Brink's .bat file in Step 1 ? Lacking that, look at the screens in post 3. In Step 5 'folders of this type' defaults to each of the Windows templates for Pictures, Music, etc. If you want ALL folders to have the same List view, r-click any folder in each of the 5 folders under This PC (Desktop does not apply) and hit 'Customize this folder'. Set to 'Optimize this folder for General Items". Then follow the screen in post 3 using List instead of Details in Step 1 and you should be good to go.
     
    mrgeek, Dec 30, 2020
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