Windows 10: Windows 11 folder keeps reverting back to read only

Discus and support Windows 11 folder keeps reverting back to read only in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I have tried CMD checks and fixes. Done a clean boot. Have installed take ownership plug-in. Changed controlled folder access which was set to off. I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Aaron Blatter, Jun 4, 2023.

  1. AARON BLATTER
    Aaron Blatter Win User

    Windows 11 folder keeps reverting back to read only


    I have tried CMD checks and fixes. Done a clean boot. Have installed take ownership plug-in. Changed controlled folder access which was set to off. I have replaced the folder with a newly created one and copied the files back into the new one and it has the same issue as the old folder. The folder that is affected is C:\Users\USER\Appdata\Roaming\Vortex\downloads.I need this folder to not be read only as Vortex cannot function with the folder permissions as they are.

    :)
     
    Aaron Blatter, Jun 4, 2023
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  2. GREG CARMACK
    Greg Carmack Win User

    Windows 11 resets folder to Read Only

    Hello Jakob. I'm Greg, here to help you with this.

    Here is how to fix a folder that keeps reverting to Read Only:

    https://www.alphr.com/folder-keeps-reverting-to...

    https://thegeekpage.com/folder-keeps-reverting-...

    https://www.guidingtech.com/top-5-ways-to-fix-f...

    https://www.makeuseof.com/windows-folders-read-...



    Feel free to ask back any questions. Based on the results you post back, I will have other suggestions if necessary.

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    Greg Carmack, Jun 4, 2023
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  3. GREG CARMACK - WINDOWS MVP 2010-2020
    Greg Carmack - Windows MVP 2010-2020 Win User
    How to disable the read-only attribute of a folder in win 11?

    Hi Sin. I'm Greg, 10 years awarded Windows MVP, here to help you.

    Try these additional fixes for files keep reverting to Read Only, a problem in WIndows 10 and 11 that has the same fixes for both:

    https://softtechtutorials.com/windows-11/how-to...

    https://www.easypcmod.com/how-to-fix-windows-10...

    https://www.softwaretesttips.com/folder-keeps-r...



    https://appuals.com/how-to-fix-folder-keeps-rev...

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    https://windowsreport.com/folder-reverting-to-r...

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    Feel free to ask back any questions. Based on the results you post back I may have other suggestions if necessary.

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    Greg Carmack - Windows MVP 2010-2020, Jun 4, 2023
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  4. STEVEN
    Steven Win User

    Windows 11 folder keeps reverting back to read only

    Folder keeps reverting to read-only

    Every time I un-check the "read-only" attribute on a folder it automatically reverts the changes I've made.

    I tried taking full control of the folder as the administrator and as users and I've also tried using "attrib -r +s drive:\\" in run but it doesnt seem to work.

    How can I change the file to read only and keep it from changing back?
    (I'm on windows 10 Home)
     
    Steven , Jun 4, 2023
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