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Can't unlock file

I can unlock the padlock but can't change the permissions to read and write.

The file is an alias of another which isn't locked.

thanks in advance.

Macbook Pro 13"/Mac Mini Core Duo, Mac OS X (10.5.7), 2.26GHz -2Gb RAM

Posted on Mar 18, 2011 11:32 AM

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Posted on Mar 20, 2011 4:26 AM

I would try the following:

Open Terminal (in /Applications/Utilities) , and copy-paste the following line into the Terminal window, *followed by typing a single space. Do not type <Return> yet.*

sudo chflags nouchg


After typing the single space, drag the icon of the locked alias into the Terminal window, click inside the Terminal window, and type <Return>.

Enter your admin password at the prompt (it will not echo on the screen), and again type <Return>.

Now again Get Info on the file, and see if the Locked checkbox in the General section is now unchecked. If it is, you should now be able to either trash the file or change its permissions, as you wish.
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