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Unlocking items that won't unlock

I can't unlock a .WAV item on my desktop! I think its a sound clip from a camera. When the info is brought up the lock option is ticked but I cant untick it as its not highlighted. Any solutions?
Thank you. You help would be greatly apprecited!

iBook G4, Mac OS X (10.4.11)

Posted on Oct 14, 2008 4:58 AM

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LillyO'Neill Author

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Oct 14, 2008 1:31 PM in response to a brody

it copies the full name of the file from user, name, Desktop/S5004974.WAV: then after i enter my password it says :command not found
unknown-00-14-51-86-56-32
Where do I try and put brackets into it? Also Im only putting one space between sudo and rm then with the cursor next to m I drag the file...
I assume this is correct?

a brody

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Oct 14, 2008 1:35 PM in response to LillyO'Neill

sudo rm "/Volumes/Users/username/Desktop/S5004974.WAV"

replacing username with whatever your home folder is named.

LillyO'Neill Author

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Oct 14, 2008 2:08 PM in response to a brody

No I'm afraid it still doesn't work. Do you suggest trying something else?

a brody

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Oct 14, 2008 2:21 PM in response to LillyO'Neill

Cocktail contains a very powerful delete file utility. I would not use any of its other utilities without troubleshooting instructions.

Message was edited by: a brody. Link updated.

LillyO'Neill Author

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Oct 14, 2008 2:25 PM in response to a brody

ok I'll give it a try. Thank you for all your help! I'll let you know how I get on!

LillyO'Neill Author

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Oct 14, 2008 3:58 PM in response to a brody

WOW powerful yes! it worked! I simply dragged and they deleted!! Thankyou so so much for all your help and fast replys! You are a star! Thank you!

Unlocking items that won't unlock