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I have a problem with the write protection of Windows 7. All my files in my users folder are protected and it is impossible to remove. When I uncheck the checkbox, a progressbar runs threw but everything stays unchanged. I've also tried to change it in the command line with

attrib -r C:\Users\Username\*.* /d /s

but nothing has changed. What else can I try? Thanyou!

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I am desperate. I've tried everything. chkdsk.exe doesn't help, check disk on start-up doesn't help. I can't even download music from the iTunes store because the entire library is locked. – skotschi Apr 28 '11 at 14:02
What version of Windows 7? – Kyle Apr 28 '11 at 15:04
The /d switch in your command line means it will apply only to directories, and the ReadOnly attribute on directories is pretty much meaningless. If you cannot create files in those directories, there is something else preventing it, such as permissions. – kreemoweet Jan 31 at 5:52
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Try a chkdsk.exe C: to do a basic check of the disk. Sometimes this fixes your problem. Make sure to use an elevated command line.

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When I start the chkdsk.exe the first thing it says is: Warning! The parameter F wasn't stated. chkdsk works in protected mode. Sorry if it istn't the acurate warning, but I have to translate it. – skotschi Apr 23 '11 at 20:47
@skotschi, see this...howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/… – Moab Apr 24 '11 at 3:22
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