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ext hd requires password

I moved an external HD from my desktop to my laptop, and now when I want to move/erase/etc. any file on it, it asks for my password.

how can I remove this?

thanks in advance!

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Dec 14, 2020 12:15 PM

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Posted on Dec 14, 2020 1:46 PM

Select the external HD icon then File > Get Info

If there is an "Ignore ownership on this volume" checkbox, select it. Click the "lock" icon to authenticate.

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