I have recently adopted Windows 10 along with Microsoft 7. I have "read only" files appearing that wont allow me to edit and save my word files back to the original files. It is driving me mad! Can anyone help.

This is also happening with publisher files for updating a small Probus newsletter.   9jones99

Hi,

This issue usually caused by the permission of user account. Please try the following methods and check if they are helpful:

1) Assign admin rights to the current user (open Netplwiz > select user with problem > properties > Choose Administrator). Then signout & signin back to the account.

2) Grant you full access to folder.(Right-click the folder - Properties.=>Security tab - Advanced.=> Click Change to the right of Owner.=> Enter Users into box and click OK.=> Enable the checkbox Replace owner on subcontainers and objects then click Apply.)

Hope it's helpful.

Regards,

George Zhao
TechNet Community Support