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I can't edit ReadOnly files

ReynoldR
By ReynoldR
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How am i supposed to edit read only files, i am the owner but i can't seem to edit it.

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They are read only. The clue is in the name.

 

Which files are we talking about? Have you tried opening Notepad as admin and then opening said files?

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Right-click on the file, go into properties. On the bottom of the properties window, there should be a "read-only" checkbox. Can you un-check it?

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Read only literally means "read only" aka "no you can't edit it"

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That's... the point?

75% of what I say is sarcastic

 

So is the rest probably

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