Windows 10: Remove read-only state from internal drive after chkdsk found problems

I noticed that when trying to copy some files from my internal SSD, the copy process would hang. Therefore I checked volume with 'chkdsk D: /f /r /x'. The check found several bad sectors and at the end it warned that multiple bad sectors couldn't be relocated due to insufficient free space. After the process I tried to delete not needed files to make space, but I could no longer delete or move any files, since after chkdsk the drive became read-only. I've already tried to reset the read-only state with diskpart's attr disk clear readonly and attr volume clear readonly. But the 'read-only' attr

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Internal Hard Drives Became Read Only

Hi ArronBlocksidge,

Thank you for posting your question in the Microsoft Community.

I can understand the situation must be difficult for you when the internal drives act as ‘Read Only’ and do not work as they should.

Please answer these questions to get clarity on this issue:

1. Are you aware of any changes made to the PC prior to this issue?
   
2. Which security software is installed on the PC?
   

Let us follow these methods to check if that helps us with this issue:

Method 1: To view or to remove the Read-only or the System attributes of folders in Windows:

1. Click Start, type cmd. Right-click on CMD and select ‘run as administrator’.
   
2. To view the syntax for the Attrib command, type
   attrib /? In the command prompt window.
   

To remove the Read-only attribute and to set the System attribute, use the following command:

attrib -r +s drive:\<path>\<foldername>

For example, to remove the Read-only attribute and to set the System attribute for the C:\Test folder, use the following command:

attrib -r +s c:\test

Note: Be aware that some programs may not operate correctly with folders for which the System attribute and the Read-only attribute are set. Therefore, use the following command to remove these attributes:

attrib -r -s drive:\<path>\<foldername>

For example, to remove both the Read-only and the System attributes from the C:\Test folder, use the following command:

attrib -r -s c:\test

If the Run command is not listed on the Start menu, do the following:

Press Windows key + R to get the run window.

Once this is done, restart the computer and check if that works for you.

Method 2: Alternatively, you can also use Disk part commands to clear the read-only attributes of your disk or volume.

1. Open Command Prompt in Admin mode. Click Start, type CMD. Right click on CMD and select ‘run as administrator’. This will open CMD in admin mode.
   
2. Type ‘ATTR DISK CLEAR READONLY’ and press enter.
   
3. Type ‘ATTR VOLUME CLEAR READONLY’ and press enter.
   

Once this is done, restart the computer and check if that works for you.

Let us know the result of the steps performed to help you further.

Awaiting your reply.

Regards,

Srimadhwa B

Microsoft Community-Moderator

 

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Windows 10 repairing my alternate boot drive into partially disabled state.

Hi,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community, we appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

As you facing issues with new hard drive detecting the fails to access Windows, try the below and check if it helps.

Step 1: I suggest you to
Run check disk (chkdsk) and check if it helps.

Chkdsk: The Chkdsk (Check Disc) scan will try to identify and repair bad sectors found on the hard drive. Any data present on these sectors might be lost in the process.
The computer can also go into a no boot state. Proceed at your own risk.

Please follow the steps below to run Chkdsk:

• 
  Press Windows + E
  keys from the keyboard to open File Explorer window.
  
• 
  Select "My Computer" and right-click on the drives in question (Drive that you need to repair).
  
• 
  Select the "Tools" tab.
  
• 
  In the Error-checking area, click <Check Now>.
  

Step 2: If the issue still persists, I suggest you to run Powershell commands for Start menu and Cortana to work and check if it helps.

• 
  Press CTRL+Shift+ESC, to open the
  Task manager.
  
• 
  Click File > Run New Task.
  
• 
  Make sure you have a check mark beside “Create this task with administrative privileges”
  
• 
  Type Powershell.
  
• 
  Type the following in the Powershell prompt:
  
  $manifest = (Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsStore).InstallLocation + '\AppxManifest.xml'; Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register $manifest
  
  
• 
  Close the Powershell window.
  
• 
  Reboot/Restart the computer.
  

Hope it helps. Kindly update the status of this issue, we will be happy to help you further.