How are you getting around the problem?

Good Luck.

I put a new folder in my Library and on my desktop and named it Docs... I copied all my "document files" to the Docs folder on my desktop and copied that Docs folder files into the Docs folder in my Library. None of the files showed as read only and they all work as they should.

Hope that helps you.

I went from XP to 8.1. It has been an unpleasant journey. Willing to go to 10 out of desperation and am anxious to learn more about it.

Also beware of Windows 10 phone scams
 

A neighbor after receiving call regarding free download of Windows 10, has had to take both of her computers to the Geek Squad for repair and recovery.

When you download 10 is it a fresh install or an update?

I just upgraded using the free upgrade from Windows 8.1. So far so good. <crosses fingers>.

The advice to wait a while until going to 10 is pretty sound. Unless you really need features of a new OS, waiting can help you avoid some of the early glitches. I've always been an early-adopter-glutton-for-punishment type that enjoys having the latest OS as soon as possible. :)

Many of the differences are interface related...giving you the option to use the newer Windows 8 interface, while restoring the Windows 7 start menu. It's not just picking one or the other though. They are integrated very well together IMHO, allowing you to use the best from each as you determine that to be.

Of course there are under-the-hood changes also...you'll typically see faster boot times for instance, always a good thing, and general performance improvements. I think...pretty early to be sure, at least for me...that gamers and those who use high-level graphics and other such applications will like 10.

FYI, here are a couple of links comparing Windows 10 with Windows 7. I looked at quite a few. I thought these were the best...

Windows 7 vs Windows 10 comparison: What's the difference? - Review - PC Advisor

Here

Update to a new OS

I use MS OneDrive to keep a backup of my docs and other files synced. Have updated 3 laptops to Windows 10 without incident. Knock on wood.

I'm curious. Who called? Sounds very suspicious. Microsoft does not call and if someone identified themselves as such I'd hang up immediately.

I got on the microsoft list about a month ago and a few days ago got themnotice that my update was ready to be installed. Basically painless for a laptop and a desktop game computer. Restored the game computer back to windows 7 because of a conpatavility provlem vut ecrything else worked perfect. This update to 10 was the easiest update I have experienced. You also get 30 days to try ten because they do not remove your precious windows installation for 30 days. My uninstall of 10 on the game computer took less than 15 minutes. You can google windows ten renoval and see the instructions.

You are so correct. The invitation for Windows 10 is an app that shows up on your task bar.

Does anyone know when the free upgrade expires?

1 year

July 29, 2016 to be exact. More info here: Windows 10 FAQ & Tips - Microsoft