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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. Read-only is a file/folder attribute which lets only a specific group of users read or edit the files or folder.
Why are all my Windows 10 folders read only?
What can I do if a folder reverts to Read-only in Windows 10? The simplest solution is to change the permissions. Most of the time, some changes in permissions can make a folder read-only. Additionally, you can log in as an administrator or change the attribute of the folders.
How do I remove read only from Windows 10?
Follow the steps below:
- Right-click the folder, then select Properties.
- Go to Security tab, then click Advanced.
- Click Change to the right of Owner.
- Enter Users into the box, then click OK.
- Enable the checkbox Replace owner on sub containers and objects, then click Apply.
