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The locked disk tag on WindowsForum.com covers issues where Windows reports that a folder or drive is locked, preventing write access. Common scenarios include a user folder showing a gold lock icon and read-only attribute after a clean Windows 7 installation, or receiving errors like 'The folder is on a locked disk or you do not have write permissions.' Discussions focus on troubleshooting file permission changes, reversing read-only settings, and regaining control over locked folders. The tag is relevant for users experiencing unexpected permission restrictions on their drives or user profiles.
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    Windows 7 Changing file permissions without my knowledge and can't reverse

    On my desktop computer I did a clean install of Windows 7 off the official MS Win 7 upgrade disc that I used to upgrade from XP. I did the many rounds of Windows Upgrades, etc. Then started to install only the programs I use and only from trusted sources. Everything was going smooth and just...
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    • admin level administrator clean install desktop error message file attributes folder properties itunes lock icon locked disk permissions read only subfolders troubleshooting trusted sources upgrade upgrade disk windows 7
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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