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I can't un check attribute read only folder Windows 7. I used this command " c:>attrib -r -s d:\myfile ", but It didn't work. Have anyone help me?

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This is a common Windows‑Explorer behaviour: the folder-level "Read‑only" box you see in Properties is mostly a Explorer/view flag, not the same thing as NTFS write permissions. That is why the GUI change often looks like it does nothing. Fixing a true write problem means dealing with ownership and ACLs (or with a read‑only medium/share), not the Properties checkbox.

Quick checks (no commands required): try creating or editing a test file inside the folder. If that works, the Explorer checkbox can be ignored. If you get "Access denied" then the folder’s NTFS permissions are preventing writes. Open Properties → Security → Advanced to inspect the owner and inherited permissions. Also confirm the volume is NTFS (FAT/FAT32 don’t support ACLs) and that the folder isn’t on read‑only media or a network share enforcing access rules.

If permissions/ownership are the issue, run an elevated Command Prompt (right‑click cmd.exe → Run as administrator) and use the ownership/ACL tools to repair them. Example sequence:

takeown /F "D:\Path\To\Folder" /R /D Y
icacls "D:\Path\To\Folder" /grant %USERNAME%:F /T
icacls "D:\Path\To\Folder" /reset /T /C

Optionally back up ACLs first with icacls "D:\Path\To\Folder" /save ACLs.txt /T. These commands reclaim ownership and give the current user full control; use them only on data folders (avoid applying to system folders).

This complements and — check Explorer/volume state first, then fix ACLs if needed. If the folder is on a server/share, check share permissions; if third‑party software (backup, AV, sync) or a hardware switch on removable media is locking the volume, address that before changing ACLs.

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Member Avatar for johhny-marshal

Why don't you try direct access to the folder you want to manage. Go to the properties of the folder or document and un-check the checkbox next to lalel read-only.

Member Avatar for sopheark.boun

Go to the properties of the folder or document and un-check the checkbox next to lalel read-only. This way same don't work too, when do again. Pls help me other way? Thanks for reply.

Member Avatar for john.chandler.92

I know that the move to Windows 7 has got rid of several quick and easy ways of doing things. Has the PC/Laptop been built recently, if so bitlocker may be stopping this occuring. If not try going the windows route Via Control Panel>Folder Options then Click View tab. Look at the Advanced settings and under "hidden files and folders" checkmark "show hidden files and folders"

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