Red lines on folder icons after migrating

My files migrated from iMac Snow Leopard to Sierra. My folders now have red lines on them, and when I click on them, an error message says I don't have permission to open them.

iMac Line (2012 and Later)

Posted on Aug 25, 2019 3:32 AM

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dialabrain

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Aug 25, 2019 3:59 AM in response to charmame

See: Resolve issues caused by changing the permissions of items in your home folder - Apple Support

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