I have Windows 8.1 and every damn time I try to remove the "Read-Only" attribute it will not go away the dang thing always comes back, here are the things I have tried that have ultimately failed me:

 

1. Going to advanced and allowing myself ownership of the file

2. Going to CMD and doing: attrib -r +s C:Program Files (x86)Rockstar GamesGrand Theft Auto IV

3. Running CMD as an Admin and then repeating #2

4. Logging in as an Administrator (I'm the only user on my computer so I have admin rights already)

5. Downloading that BS "Take Ownership" program that doesn't do a thing. 

6. Copying the file to a USB and trying to remove the "Read-Only" Attribute on my Windows Vista Computer, It works on Vista but as soon as I move it back over to Windows 8.1 it Does the same thing all over again. 

 

With all this being said if anyone is able to offer help thank you so much! if you could contact me VIA Skype that would be grand as well.

 

Skype: Fidelity.hazy

 

Again Thank You. 

Bump, can someone please help me figure this out?

 

1. Right-click the folder > Properties
2. Security tab > Advanced
3. Click Change to the right of Owner
4. Enter Users into box and click OK
5. Enable the checkbox Replace owner on subcontainers and objects then click Apply
6. If prompted that You do not have permissions to read... click Yes
7. Completely close out of the Advanced Security Settings dialog
8. Right-click the folder > Properties
9. Security tab > Edit...
10. Add...
11. Enter Users into box and click OK
12. Enable the Full Control checkbox then click OK