Questions tagged [read-only]

In computing, the term "read-only" refers to the ability to read, but not alter or delete something. This is most typically used in reference to file system permissions, but can also refer to devices, such as read only memory (ROM), or storage media which cannot be written to.

In computing, the term "read-only" refers to the ability to read, but not alter or delete something. This is most typically used in reference to file system permissions, but can also refer to devices, such as read only memory (ROM), or storage media which cannot be written to.

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How to delete read-only file from USB?

I have a memory card which i received from an institute. Even though it is not read-only its files are, so I cannot delete or copy something to the memory card. I have tried diskpart clean and it returns the error "DiskPart has encountered an error:…
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migrating to mac makes word read only

Used migration assistant to transfer my files from windows seven computer to a Mac mini. all went well except all my Word files are read only. Word invites me to duplicate and then refuses to do so. Cites possible possible ;permissions issue