Unable to delete

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Unable to delete

Hey all.

I am trying to delete some files that I found in my hard drive from a past yahoo installation, however when I try to delete these files it says that I don't have sufficient access to delete the file.

How can I delete these files?

Thanks,
Carlos

MacBook, Mac OS X (10.4.9), Running Bootcamp with Windows Vista Business.

Posted on Apr 10, 2007 6:28 PM

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Answer 1

Joel C.

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Apr 10, 2007 6:54 PM in response to eCarlos

Hey Carlos,

Here's an Apple KB article that explains some solutions to Trashing files. You might try holding down the Option key while emptying the Trash. Or repairing permissions. Both of which are covered in the article.

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Answer 2

eCarlos Author

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Apr 10, 2007 6:58 PM in response to Joel C.

I tried doing that already, but it didn't work.
The problem is that it won't let me drag it into the trash.

It says that I don't have permission to put it into the trash.

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Answer 3

Joel C.

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Apr 10, 2007 7:05 PM in response to eCarlos

Try clicking on the file to highlight it then Control/i key to "Get Info" on the file. Look at the bottom of the window that opens to "Ownership & Permissions." Make sure it say "You can Read & Right." If it doesn't change it on the drop down box so it does say that. You'll be asked to enter your Admin password more than likely. Once you've done that close that window and try dragging it to the Trash again.

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