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File named RR on desktop after migration

After I migrated my files from my mac air I was left with a file on my desktop which is 6gb and contains folders some of which are empty others that have documents . When I compare to the folders on my new machine the data is there in the folders. Bt there are also about 200 files that are not in folders . I had moved the file to my Google drive a while ago which is not using mirroring. If I try and delete the empty folders I get the message - The operation can’t be completed because some items had to be skipped. For each item, choose File > Get Info, make sure “Locked” is deselected, and then check the Sharing & Permissions section. When you are sure the items are unlocked and not designated as Read Only or No Access, try again. I have tried each level of a few folders so they re not locked and have full permissions but still cannot delete them . i need to free up the space as 6gb is a lot of wasted space.


MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 11.6

Posted on Mar 5, 2022 10:48 AM

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Posted on Apr 1, 2022 1:11 PM

laudan wrote:

After I migrated my files from my mac air I was left with a file on my desktop which is 6gb and contains folders some of which are empty others that have documents . When I compare to the folders on my new machine the data is there in the folders. Bt there are also about 200 files that are not in folders . I had moved the file to my Google drive a while ago which is not using mirroring. If I try and delete the empty folders I get the message - The operation can’t be completed because some items had to be skipped. For each item, choose File > Get Info, make sure “Locked” is deselected, and then check the Sharing & Permissions section. When you are sure the items are unlocked and not designated as Read Only or No Access, try again. I have tried each level of a few folders so they re not locked and have full permissions but still cannot delete them . i need to free up the space as 6gb is a lot of wasted space.


Try a safe boot—Try a SafeBoot How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support


login and try again. reboot as normal and test.


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Contact Google Drive support - Computer



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Apr 1, 2022 1:11 PM in response to laudan

laudan wrote:

After I migrated my files from my mac air I was left with a file on my desktop which is 6gb and contains folders some of which are empty others that have documents . When I compare to the folders on my new machine the data is there in the folders. Bt there are also about 200 files that are not in folders . I had moved the file to my Google drive a while ago which is not using mirroring. If I try and delete the empty folders I get the message - The operation can’t be completed because some items had to be skipped. For each item, choose File > Get Info, make sure “Locked” is deselected, and then check the Sharing & Permissions section. When you are sure the items are unlocked and not designated as Read Only or No Access, try again. I have tried each level of a few folders so they re not locked and have full permissions but still cannot delete them . i need to free up the space as 6gb is a lot of wasted space.


Try a safe boot—Try a SafeBoot How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support


login and try again. reboot as normal and test.


ref

Contact Google Drive support - Computer



File named RR on desktop after migration

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