Fix: This file is set to read-only. Try again with a different file name. [Windows 10/11]

If while saving a file after editing on your Windows 10/11 PC you see a message "his file is set to read-only. Try again with a different file name." then the file is write-protected.

This file is set to read-only. Try again with a different file name

Fix:

Step 1: Right-click on the file and select Properties.

Properties - Windows

Step 2: Uncheck the option "Read-only"

uncheck Read-only

Click OK, and now you should be able to edit and save the file with changes.


This is not an AI-generated article but is demonstrated by a human on a Windows 11 PC.

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