How do i remove READ ONLY setting on a file?

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Windows XP - I'm self-employed and work alone and need help please! I've
somehow managed, don't ask me how, to put the read only status on an accounts
file in Excel that i'm constantly updating. I can't remove this. I've tried
going to the properties/general tab but the read only status is greyed out
and doesn't allow me to click on it. Can anyone advise from here? Thanks.
Andrea
 
Hi
I suggest you open the file and then re-save (using File, Save As) with
a different name. Remember where you save it to.

Then check the new file is useable and if OK you can put the old file
away somewhere safe and in a different location.
Then rename your new file back to the original name (right-click in
Windows Explorer on the new file).

Hope this helps.
Roy
 

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