Can't change read only attribute in files

[chasta74]

I can't get my files to change from read only. I have went into c/windows/properties/security and changed all users to full access and still I go to the file properties and change it from read only click apply it asks if I want sub folders changed too I say yes it goes through the motions I click ok and then go back to properties and the read only is checked as if I did nothing.


Computer Specsevice name LAPTOP-N1R5UL9T
Processor Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU 4205U @ 1.80GHz 1.80 GHz
Installed RAM 4.00 GB (3.88 GB usable)
Device ID Not sure I should share this part
Product ID Not sure I should share this part
System type 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor
Pen and touch No pen or touch input is available for this display

Edition Windows 11 Home
Version 23H2
Installed on ‎2023-‎07-‎25
OS build 22631.4460
Serial number PF1SG1SG
Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.22700.1047.0

Hope this is all you need. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanx

[Steve R Jones]

Is the read only box "shaded" or does it have a checkmark in it?

If you open a TEXT file - can you edit/add to it and save it?

[jdc2000]

Is this the actual C:\Windows folder? If so, you may have to change ownership of the folder, and that might be harder to do than on a regular folder that you created or already own.

[Rodney M]

One bad thing about changing properties in the windows folder is, when windows does a update. Those properties will get re-set to they're defaults.

[chasta74]

Steve I can uncheck and save but it reverts right back and I can open save change a text file.

jdc2000 It's my download folder


Rodney I only tried to change it when I suddenly was no longer allowed to download things I tried even resetting defaults too

[Steve R Jones]

If you can open and save a text file then your folder is NOT read only.

Here is a picture of my DOWNLOAD folder. Please note:

1. The "attributes" show my Read-Only to NOT be checked... It's only the shaded box.... Also note that -> (Only applies to FILES in folder)

2. Hidden is Selected - we can tell that by the Check Mark in the box.


Can you copy and paste into the Downloads folder?

[chasta74]

K so I misunderstood the question I can save a text on my desktop but not in the download folder and so I just made a new folder on my desktop and direct my downloads there now. I am just never going to use the download folder again. Thanx for the input though it was muchly appreciated