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Cannot uncheck Read-Only checkbox for my Dropbox folder (Jupyter Notebooks Can't Save)
Hello,
Platform: PC Windows 10
When I attempt to uncheck the "Read-only (Only applies to files in folder)" box under the Properties of my Drobox folder on my PC, after I apply the change and then check the Properties again the box is again checked. It is like it immediately ignored me unchecking the box and applying the change. Any idea why this is and how I might fix it?
This is a problem in particular for Jupyter notebooks. When I attempt to save changes to the notebook Jupyter throws an error saying:
"Permission denied: Dropbox/Python/.../Week+2_TR.ipynb"
When I pull any of the files from Dropbox to my desktop they save fine. It's only on when I try to save a notebook within the Dropbox folder structure that I get the error.
I have attempted running Jupyter as Administrator and that doesn't help.
Interestingly this problem does not occur with Google Drive. I can save to that folder without issue. This only happens with Dropbox.
Thanks!
- Mark
Super User II
Weird one.
Have you tried closing Dropbox and then trying to change the preferences before restarting DropboxHello! Just gave what you suggested a try. Killed the main app and all tasks, unchecked the box, applied the change, restarted. Same result unfortunately. It just will not accept the box being unchecked it seems.
- Jane
Dropbox Staff
