Windows 7 delete old repertories

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Hi I am the administrator of my system. I want to delete old repertories. But they have the attribute "only reading" and when I delete this attribute, it comes back

 

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To delete old directories on your system that have the "Read-only" attribute set and prevent changes from persisting, follow these steps to remove the attribute permanently:

Via Command Prompt:​

• Open Command Prompt as Administrator:
• Type cmd in the Windows search bar.
• Right-click Command Prompt and select "Run as administrator."
• Navigate to the Folder:
• Use the cd command to change the directory to the folder you want to modify.

  cmd cd path_to_folder

• Remove Read-only Attribute:
• Use the attrib command with -r to remove the read-only attribute from the folder and its subfolders.

  cmd attrib -r /s /d

Via File Explorer:​

• Folder Properties:
• Right-click on the folder, go to "Properties."
• Uncheck the "Read-only" attribute in the General tab.
• Apply changes to all files and subfolders.
• Security Permissions:
• Go to the Security tab in Properties.
• Click "Edit" and ensure your user account has full control.
• Apply changes to all files and subfolders.

Additional Tips:​

• Ownership Change:
• If you encounter permission-related issues, take ownership of the folder before modifying attributes.
• Command Line Actions:
• Use appropriate commands in Command Prompt to change attributes, like icacls.
• Administrator Rights:
• Ensure you have administrative privileges during these operations. By utilizing these methods, you can adjust folder attributes effectively. If the read-only attribute persists due to permission issues, ensure that you have the necessary permissions and ownership of the directories you are attempting to modify.