Windows 11 folder keeps reverting back to read only

Anonymous
2023-06-04T05:25:55+00:00

I have tried CMD checks and fixes. Done a clean boot. Have installed take ownership plug-in. Changed controlled folder access which was set to off. I have replaced the folder with a newly created one and copied the files back into the new one and it has the same issue as the old folder. The folder that is affected is C:\Users\USER\Appdata\Roaming\Vortex\downloads.

I need this folder to not be read only as Vortex cannot function with the folder permissions as they are.

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-06-04T11:43:29+00:00

    Thank you for taking the time to respond to this thread. If the steps provided didn't work, there's no need to worry. As this is an open forum, there's a chance that someone else in the community might have an idea or solution for this issue. I will keep this thread open and continue to explore possible solutions. Your contribution is greatly appreciated.

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-06-04T11:42:14+00:00

    None of those commands work.

    C:\Windows\System32>"C:\Users\Mocah\AppData\Roaming\Vortex\downloads\*":m./ /s:

    '"C:\Users\Mocah\AppData\Roaming\Vortex\downloads\*":m.' is not recognized as an internal or external command,

    operable program or batch file.

    C:\Windows\System32>C:\Users\Mocah\AppData\Roaming\Vortex\downloads\*":

    'C:\Users\Mocah\AppData\Roaming\Vortex\downloads\*":' is not recognized as an internal or external command,

    operable program or batch file.

    C:\Windows\System32>C:\Users\Mocah\AppData\Roaming\Vortex\downloads\*" /s

    The filename, directory name, or volume label syntax is incorrect.

    C:\Windows\System32>attrib -r "C:\Users\Mocah\AppData\Roaming\Vortex\downloads\*" /s

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-06-04T11:06:30+00:00

    Apologies for the confusion. The correct command to remove the read-only attribute from files and subfolders within the Vortex downloads folder is as follows:

    attrib -r "C:\Users\Mocah\AppData\Roaming\Vortex\downloads\*" /s

    Make sure to replace "Mocah" with your actual username in the command.

    Here's a breakdown of the command:

    1. attrib: This is the command used to modify file attributes.
    2. -r: This option removes the read-only attribute.
    3. "C:\Users\Mocah\AppData\Roaming\Vortex\downloads\*": This is the path to the folder you want to modify. The * at the end is a wildcard character representing all files and subfolders within the downloads folder.

    4m./ /s: This option ensures that the command operates on all files and subfolders within the specified path.

    Run this command in an elevated Command Prompt or PowerShell window, and it should remove the read-only attribute from the files and subfolders within the Vortex downloads folder.

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-06-04T10:58:20+00:00

    Thank you for getting back to me Mostafa Sadeghi.

    I tried the command prompt but I am unsure how to word it? This is what I tried:

    C:\Windows\System32>C:\Users\Mocah\Appdata\Roaming\Vortex\downloads-r*.*/s

    The filename, directory name, or volume label syntax is incorrect.

    C:\Windows\System32>C:\Users\Mocah\Appdata\Roaming\Vortex\downloads-r*.*/s

    The filename, directory name, or volume label syntax is incorrect.

    C:\Windows\System32>-r*.*/s C:\Users\Mocah\Appdata\Roaming\Vortex\downloads

    '-r*.*' is not recognized as an internal or external command,

    operable program or batch file.

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  5. Anonymous
    2023-06-04T09:31:52+00:00

    Hello! My name is Mostafa; I will assist you today.

    I’m sorry that you are experiencing this issue. If you've already tried various troubleshooting steps but the folder keeps reverting back to read-only, there are a few more things you can try:

    1. In addition to changing the controlled folder access to off, make sure you also disable it specifically for the folder causing the issue (C:\Users\USER\Appdata\Roaming\Vortex\downloads). To do this:

    a. Open Windows Security by searching for it in the Start menu.

    b. Click on "Virus & threat protection" in the left-hand menu.

    c. Under "Ransomware protection," click on "Manage ransomware protection."

    d. Turn off the toggle switch for "Controlled folder access."

    e. Click "Yes" if prompted by User Account Control (UAC).

    1. Run the Command Prompt as an administrator and use the attrib command:

    a. Press Win + X and select "Command Prompt (Admin)" or "Windows PowerShell (Admin)."

    b. In the command prompt window, navigate to the Vortex downloads folder using the cd command. For example:

    cd C:\Users\USER\Appdata\Roaming\Vortex\downloads

    d. Once inside the folder, run the following command to remove the read-only attribute:

    attrib -r *.* /s

    Please check the below link to try some solutions

    https://www.bollyinside.com/articles/how-to-fix...

    Please let me know if the above steps did not help. Thank you.

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