The procedure for removing the read-only attribute is a standard operation of the Microsoft Windows operating system and can be performed without the involvement of additional software by a user who has administrator access to computer resources.
Instructions
Step 1
Call the main menu of the Microsoft Windows operating system by clicking the "Start" button and go to the "All Programs" item to initiate the procedure for removing the "Read-only" attribute from the selected file in the folder.
Step 2
Expand the Accessories node and start the Windows Explorer application.
Step 3
Call the context menu of the file parameters to be edited by clicking the right mouse button and select the "Properties" item.
Step 4
Click the General tab of the Properties dialog box that opens and uncheck the Read Only box.
Step 5
Confirm the application of the selected changes by clicking OK and return to the main Start menu to perform an alternative procedure for removing the Read-only attribute from the required file in the selected folder.
Step 6
Go to Run and enter regedit in the Open field to launch the Registry Editor tool.
Step 7
Click OK to confirm the execution of the launch command and open the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorer registry key.
Step 8
Expand the Edit menu on the top toolbar of the application window and select New.
Step 9
Use the DWORD Parameter option and specify UseSystemForSystemFolders as the name of the selected parameter.
Step 10
Call the context menu of the created parameter by clicking the right mouse button and select the "Change" item.
Step 11
Click the OK button to confirm the application of the selected changes and return to the main menu "Start" to complete the changes to the parameters of the desired file.
Step 12
Go to Run and enter cmd in the Open box to launch the Command Prompt tool.
Step 13
Click OK to confirm the run command and enter attrib /? into the text box for the syntax of the required command.
Step 14
Press the softkey labeled Enter to confirm the command execution and specify the required actions.
