Due to viruses and malware, or possibly because the computer was improperly shut down, files may become corrupted and unusable over time. If the file properties of the corrupted file show that the “Read-only” attribute is set, deleting the file is not possible until this option is deselected. The “Properties” interface may be launched using Windows Explorer–the Windows file navigator and manager. From the “Properties” interface, the “Read-only” attribute may be unchecked and the corrupted file may be deleted. Writer Bio
