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.
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Windows Explorer says internal HDD is read-only, everything else says it's not, how to fix?
I've been searching a few days for answers but I didn't see anyone else with this particular problem.
I have an internal 4TB WD Blue SATA drive purchased in 2018. I moved this drive to a new build in ...
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How to remove read-only protection from NVMe SSD?
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Motherboard: MSI MAG B660
OS: Windows 11
Processor: Intel i7-12700
SSD: XPG S5 512 GB NVMe
What should I do next to remove Read-only protection from my SSD?
Issue Description:
I was using my ...
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Unable to Delete Partitions on SSD and Reinstall Windows 11
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MOTHERBOARD: MSI MAG B660 Tomahawk wifi ddr4
OS: Windows 11
Processor: Intel i7-12700
SSD: XPG S5 512 GB
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I was using my system to browse the internet when I suddenly ...
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SSD/HDD connected to windows10 via usb comes up as readonly but writable in linux
I've bought a new SSD (Acer SA100 480GB MAS0902+3D NAND SATA 2.5 inch). I want to clone my older HDD (running win10) to the SSD. I've also purchased a SATA to USB connector (Cablet 2.5 Inch SATA USB 3....
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Command to unlock "Locked" files on macOS Sonoma
In the end I manage to delete a .plist file from MacOS Sonoma recovery but when I reboot it keeps appearing again.
Why does this happen and how do I solve it to eliminate it permanently?
chflags ...
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Create view-only backup and adding digital signature
I need to create a backup of a computer running Windows 10.
Said backup needs to be read-only.
I believe the program EaseUs allows that. If anyone can confirm, I’d appreciate it. I am used to Linux ...
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SSD not working in Windows 10 (write protected)
I just bought a new SSD for my laptop.
If I boot Linux on it (it’s a dual boot system), the SSD works fine, but if I boot Windows the File Explorer says, that the drive is write-protected.
I already ...
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How to disable 'Save As' option and prohibiting file saving in Adobe Acrobat?
I'm seeking guidance on how to implement restrictions in Adobe Acrobat for a PDF document.
I have password-protected the file, but I'm looking to further restrict users from accessing the 'Save As' ...
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How to make USB flash drive immutable/read only forever?
I need to provide some proof for the judge on a pendrive. I bought new 32GB pendrive and would like to upload 8MB file on it and make the pendrive read only forever, so nobody tampers with it.
Is it ...
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Reader for .txt file
I want to read .txt files but not editing them.
Not in the command line, so not more and similar utilities.
I would like to open like if it were a .pdf file, but without converting to a PDF, so not ...
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WebGoBack command in Word started opening a new read-only version of the document
In Office 365, Word, I use the WebGoBack command (alt+left arrow) a lot. Today, for no reason I can fathom, when I use this command, it opens a new, read-only version of the document I'm working in ...
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Folders have become read only and files write protected when moving data from one PC to another
I moved some images and videos from laptop A(windows 7) to laptop B(windows 10) via a 16GB USB. But when I tried to copy the files from A to USB, it said the remaining files were 'Write protected' ...
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Internally mark VHD file as read only so that it will never be mounted with write permissions
I am distributing some VHD files that I would like the receiver to be able to mount and view the contents of, however I would like the checksum of the VHD file to remain the same after the receiver ...
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embedding sections of live, read-only text in MS Word 365
doc1.docx contains sections of 'master' text. I want to insert these individually, as sections, into doc2.docx. Those sections should:
update in doc2 when the underlying text updates in doc1; this ...
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why my hard drive is readonly? and how to fix it
I formatted my laptop
and now i am getting that my hard drive (D:) is read-only and I cannot partition it or copy any files on it.
I tried to add "Everyone" and gave that user full access ...
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