Locked Files (how 2 be rid of them!!?)
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symphonix
Scratch & Sniff Committee
I think you can do this by opening file-info on it, and then unchecking the 'locked' option.
If that doesn't work, you'll have to open a terminal, and type
cd ~/Desktop
sudo rm -f NameOfFile
(This is probably a little more code than is needed, but it will cover you for most eventualities. If the locked file is a folder, you will need to make that -f a -rf.)
If that doesn't work, you'll have to open a terminal, and type
cd ~/Desktop
sudo rm -f NameOfFile
(This is probably a little more code than is needed, but it will cover you for most eventualities. If the locked file is a folder, you will need to make that -f a -rf.)
starfleetX
Elite Member
have you tried UNlocking the file? 
Seriously. Get Info on the file and there should be a checkbox for "locked" that you should be able to uncheck.
Seriously. Get Info on the file and there should be a checkbox for "locked" that you should be able to uncheck.
Thanks Guys! .. Here's an Included Screenshot!
it looks like the only way, is terminal aimed, as i've got no clue how to do it otherwise!
Hopefully, the 'SS' will give a Better indication of the problem. Note that the file is, as far as i am aware Corrupted, maybe thats helps?!
Once More, thanks!
NeYo
it looks like the only way, is terminal aimed, as i've got no clue how to do it otherwise!
Hopefully, the 'SS' will give a Better indication of the problem. Note that the file is, as far as i am aware Corrupted, maybe thats helps?!
Once More, thanks!
NeYo
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Kallikanzaroi
When i want to get rid of files that are undeletable (like the annoying 'belongs to root' message) i just startup photoshop (or any other program that is in Classic), make a file, and save it with the same name as the file I want to get rid of. Classic got no respect for mac os X
But then again: i dont know if this works with locked files.
But then again: i dont know if this works with locked files.
Originally posted by lilbandit
If you don't want to use the terminal, try an app called batchmod. It lets you change file permissions. Make sure that you understand file permissions before you delete anything though.
BatchMod Worked a TREAT!! i just ticked 'unlock' and it was FINE! i think something referring to this should be placed in the FAQ's Section, it could be of some use! Thanks for all ya Suggestions tho! ... i did try Terminal, but it didn't give any positive response! Anyhow, BatchMod Worked Brilliantly! Thanks guys, that Stupid Files been bugging me, since i popped on there!
NeYo
