- 1). Log in as an administrator. If you are the only person that uses the computer, you should have sufficient permission to alter any files on the computer. If it is a computer that many people access, only someone with administrator privileges can alter read only files.
- 2). View the file properties. This is usually done by right-clicking on the file and then left-clicking "Properties" on the menu that appears.
- 3). Click on the "read-only" box to uncheck that box.
- 4). Click "Apply" on the bottom of the "Properties" box then click "OK." The "Properties" box will close.
- 5). Left-click on the file again and then right click "Delete" on the menu that appears. Click yes if dialog box opens and asks if you want the file deleted or sent to the Recycle Bin.
- 6). Delete the file from the Recycle Bin.
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