Why can i unset read only

Have you tried this? Repair Library Folder. I've been posting there too. I made a point of checking your post history before typing that. If you really have been tangling with this problem for more than three months I really don't know what to suggest. But i did read that post and tried the fixes there with no luck. Transfer of ownership permissions can sometime fix this headache nvm covered in that guide Last edited by SterlingStar ; 6 Dec, am.

If you don't have the option to change the permissions then use the Owner tab and Edit Tick the option to Replace owner on subcontainers and objects. Dec 8, PM in response to turingtest2 In response to turingtest2. I voted too soon this didn't help. I think you're using windows 7 and I am on 8 but I dont think that is making that big of a difference.

I don't store my music in the itunes folder. I changed ownership and it still doesnt permit that option you show. Dec 8, PM. Page content loaded. If the media folder is in a non-standard location then you need to repeat the steps once with the media folder. If the drive that has your media on it was previously connected to another computer that could well be the cause of the current issue. I thank you for the troubleshooting but I am not concerned with what is causing the issue. I am not looking to re-locate and spend hours and hours of moving around files for something that is rather rediculous.

Quick access. Search related threads. Remove From My Forums. Answered by:. Archived Forums. Windows Vista Security. Sign in to vote. Thursday, May 3, PM. In terms of the settings, they mean: clear - disabled , the read only flag will be cleared on files filled blue - ignore , do not change this setting on files ticked - enabled , the read only flag should be set on files. Friday, May 4, AM. Writing to Program Files is a privileged operation that can normally only be done from an elevated application.

You'll probably find that the log file write has been virtualised and stored in your user profile. Here you can change the attribute of the folder in command prompt. Type cmd in the search box, and then right-click the top result and select Run as administrator. This is because your antivirus program detects the files as a threat and stops you from accessing.

Find your antivirus program on the list, and double click it and select Uninstall. Then you can follow the on-screen prompts to complete the uninstallation. Download Partition Wizard. Fix 1. Change Permissions Fix 2.