How Do I Remove a Lock on a Folder in Windows 7?
Contents How Do I Get Rid of the Lock Symbol on My Folder? to Remove the Lock Icon, We Have to Change the Security Settings on the Folder to Allow the Users...
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How do I get rid of the lock symbol on my folder?
To remove the lock icon, we have to change the security settings on the folder to allow the Users group to, at the very least, read from the folder. Right-click on the folder with the lock icon and select Properties. Switch to the Security tab, and then press the Edit… button.
How do I unlock a folder in Windows 7?
- Locate the file or folder in which you want to take ownership in Windows Explorer.
- Right click on file or folder and select Properties from the Menu.
- Click on the Security tab, then click the Edit button.
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