problem - folder keeps reverting to "read only"

Discus and support problem - folder keeps reverting to "read only" in XBoX Games and Apps to solve the problem; I've tried any guide online I could find - running as administrator, changing authorizations, checking the anti-virus isn't interrupting... I can't... Discussion in 'XBoX Games and Apps' started by Ron Aviv, Aug 16, 2023.

  1. Ron Aviv
    Ron Aviv Guest

    problem - folder keeps reverting to "read only"


    I've tried any guide online I could find - running as administrator, changing authorizations, checking the anti-virus isn't interrupting...

    I can't find a working solution!

    I have a problem installing a game on Steam - it says "disk write error". Most places said to solve the problem first change the folder to not be on "read only" mode, and I can't manage doing it.

    Please help

    Thanks,

    Ron

    ***Moved from Windows / Windows 11 / Files, folders, and storage***

    :)
     
    Ron Aviv, Aug 16, 2023
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  2. Mavis - MSFT Win User

    problem - folder keeps reverting to "read only"

    Hello Ron,

    Thank you for using Microsoft products and posting to the community.

    We fully understand the inconvenience the issue has caused and that the current situation can be frustrating. You're currently experiencing a problem where you get a "disk write error" message when downloading a game in Steam and you want to fix it by changing the read-only mode of the file, right?



    When you get a "disk write error" message when downloading a game from Steam, a common recommendation is indeed to make sure that the installation folder is not set to "read-only" mode. However, according to your description, you've tried a number of things and the problem persists. It's likely that something else is preventing you from downloading and installing the game from Steam. For now, you can try to download the game from Steam again, and you can try downloading to another region to see if the problem still exists.

    Alternatively, you can try the following to see if it works.

    1. Verify the integrity of the game files: In your Steam library, right-click on the game and select Properties. Then, go to the Local Files tab and select Verify Integrity of Game Files. If Steam finds any corrupted files, it will automatically replace them.
    2. Use Another Hard Drive: If you have multiple hard drives, try installing the game on a different drive to see if the issue persists.
    3. Check for Disk Errors: Run a disk check utility to ensure your hard drive is functioning correctly and doesn't have any bad sectors. Right-click the Start menu in the lower-left corner, and then click File Explorer. Right-click on the partition where the game is installed, and then click Properties. Click Tools, and then click Check.

    If, after trying the steps above, you are still unable to download the game from Steam, then you may want to contact Steam Support to assist you further with this issue, and Steam's Technical Support team can walk you through potential solutions to your specific problem. You can also find help in the Steam Community forum.

    Contact Steam for help

    Disclaimer: Microsoft provides no assurances and/or warranties, implied or otherwise, and is not responsible for the information you receive from the third-party linked sites or any support related to technology.

    Please feel free to let me know if you have any further updates, thanks.

    Sincerely

    | Microsoft Community Support Specialist
  3. Lucas Lauer Win User

    All folders are in read-only mode

    The only other option I can see is to format your HD and install Windows again. In the "factory default" Windows doesn't have OneDrive folder. So all you need to do is never install and sign in to OneDrive on your PC.

    But you'll lose everything you don't have a backup for. So maybe they have a better idea.
  4. Lucas Lauer Win User

    All folders are in read-only mode

  5. Lucas Lauer Win User

    All folders are in read-only mode

  6. АбубакрФуз Win User

    All folders are in read-only mode

    Yes, I have already checked it. All files inside also have a "read-only" value. I can't change anything.
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