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01-26-2017, 08:54 AM #1
Issues with read-only file and folder
Hi Folks,
I'm confronted with an annoying issue.
I took over the Laptop from my wife (with Windows 10 family x64 installed). I reset it and I have the "read-only" issue ever since then.
When I unchecking it, It comes back always and always...
Help me, please ! ^_^
I did the "net user administrator /active:yes" 's command but same issue with it.
Thanks.
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01-27-2017, 10:50 AM #2
Re: Issues with read-only file and folder
Not enough information. What folder? Is it all folders? Is it just one file in one folder? Are you the owner of these files and folders?
See this.Bill (AFE7Ret)
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01-28-2017, 10:44 AM #3
Re: Issues with read-only file and folder
Hi,
Sorry for the lack of information.
It's all folder like : desktop, my documents, my music, my pictures, program files, windows, windows.old, etc.
But, the thing is I can creat files into those folders... (which aren't in read-only state)
Very strange...
regards,
GensoD.
Edit : I have already done the steps that your link offers.
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01-28-2017, 11:11 AM #4
Re: Issues with read-only file and folder
After further research, I am not sure what you are trying to do is easily done - Windows/Microsoft really has no way of knowing you are a good guy and are not trying to take over a stolen computer. I might suggest you create a new admin account user - essentially starting over for you, then delete the old account.
Perhaps someone more experienced with Windows user accounts than me will stop by and offer something better.Bill (AFE7Ret)
Freedom is NOT Free!
MS MVP Windows and Devices for IT, 2007 - 2018
Heat is the bane of all electronics!
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01-29-2017, 05:31 AM #5
Re: Issues with read-only file and folder
Screenshots (of the error and of user accounts in Control Panel\User Accounts\User Accounts\Manage Accounts) are welcome.
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02-25-2017, 10:38 PM #6
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Re: Issues with read-only file and folder
You may need to change who can take ownership of a file/folder. You can do so using the Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc).
If you don't have gpedit on your system, this is because you have a standard/home version of windows.
You will need to upgrade your copy of Windows to at minimal Windows 10 Pro.
Path to follow in the gpedit console: Computer Configuration > Windows Settings > Security Settings > Local Policies > User Rights Assignment > Take ownership of files or other objects
If this does not work, it may be an issue with the NTFS Volume. You should run CheckDisk and see if any issues are reported.Last edited by xilolee; 02-26-2017 at 05:49 PM. Reason: After discussion with BetaLeaf, changed the part where gpedit could be installed from a non-ms source.
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