How Do I Remove the Read Only Attribute from a Folder in Windows 10?

Why can’t I remove Read Only attribute Windows 10?

If your folder keeps reverting to read-only it could be due to a recent Windows 10 upgrade. Many users have reported that when upgraded their system to Windows 10, they encountered this error. … You won’t be able to change the read-only attribute of the file/folder which gets annoying.

How do I get read only permissions off a folder?

Read-only Files

1. Open Windows Explorer and navigate to the file you want to edit.
2. Right-click the file name and select “Properties.”
3. Select the “General” tab and clear the “Read-only” check box to remove the read-only attribute or select the check the box to set it. …
4. Click the Windows “Start” button and type “cmd” in the Search field.