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Used migration assistant to transfer my files from windows seven computer to a Mac mini. all went well except all my Word files are read only. Word invites me to duplicate and then refuses to do so. Cites possible possible ;permissions issue

christopher robinson
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  • Are only the word files RO or all files in the folder with the word files? What happens if you try to create a new file (not nessecary word, could be a simple text file, e.g. cd to the folder and touch testfile.
  • If it is only a problem with the copied files then check who you are and who the owner of those files is (e.g. ls -l * in the folder with the word files. Is that the same user as who logged in on the Mac? Group rwx set ro r only? etc etc
    • – Hennes Dec 12 '16 at 11:46
  • Or, if you're not comfortable with Terminal, select one file, right click & Get Info. Make sure it shows you as Owner & staff or admin as Group. I've seen this happen if the migrate wasn't done at the same time as the initial set up. You end up with 2 distinct users rather than one... & your file belongs to the other. – Tetsujin Dec 12 '16 at 18:27