How to change file from "read only"

hadt96 · ‎March 12, 2026

Using Desktop 2025 Premier. Program says to "save as" to save changes, but file is "Read Only" and will not allow changes to be saved. How do I change this setting so changes can be saved.

MarilynG1 · ‎March 12, 2026

Try saving your tax file to your desktop instead, then check that the folder you were previously saving to is not marked 'read only' (right click, properties). Be sure you're using TurboTax as an 'Administrator' (right click on TT icon).

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