RemoveReadOnly

RemoveReadOnly is a very simple but effective application that adds a new entry to the Windows Explorer context menu, which enables users to set or remove the read-only attribute of a file.

The installation procedure is quick and does not require special attention from the user. From this point on, RemoveReadOnly is integrated into the Explorer context menu.

The tool does not only address single files but its functionality extends to multiple ones in batch mode, along with directories and groups of directories (in recursive mode). Changes are immediately taken into effect on the selected items.

While RemoveReadOnly does not seem pretty important, considering that the read-only attribute of a file or folder can be set from the Properties menu with great ease, the app speeds up time when it comes to processing numerous items to prepare them for editing, for instance.

The lightweight program is not a concern to the overall performance of the computer, as it leaves a small footprint in the resources consumption area. We have not come across any issues throughout our evaluation, as RemoveReadOnly did not hang, crash or pop up error dialogs.

Although it has not been updated for a pretty long while, RemoveReadOnly smoothly integrates into later operating systems. Thanks to its general ease of use, the application can be seamlessly set up even by novices or people with no kind of experience in computer software.