A QuickBooks file that's set to read-only will open in QuickBooks but you won't be able to edit it. Often files appear as read-only because of the type of media they are stored on.

Do all your files and folders open in Read-only mode on Windows 11/10? Some Windows users have reported that all their files and folders are marked as Read-only. Whenever they open a file or ...

How to Change Read Only Files or Folders. Making a file read-only in Windows means you or a colleague are less likely to delete or change it accidentally.