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Thread: Locked folder problem.

  1. #1
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    Locked folder problem.

    I just transferred a few folders from an old CD onto my desktop, and I can't delete or move them. The files inside I can use, but can;t delete or move them either.

    Help please?

  2. #2
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    Re: Locked folder problem.

    Something along this line, using Terminal

    Code:
    sudo chown -R <your username>:<your group> <device mount path OR Folder>

  3. #3
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    Re: Locked folder problem.

    if you go the folder, what is the output of ls -al
    There is no place like 127.0.0.1.

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    Re: Locked folder problem.

    Quote Originally Posted by soccerboy View Post
    if you go the folder, what is the output of ls -al
    I'm a very bigtime n00b, please elaborate.

  5. #5
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    Re: Locked folder problem.

    cd to the folder in question in the terminal. then type
    Code:
    ls -al
    and press enter. Post the entire output. It may be easier to do
    Code:
    ls -al > ~/foldercontents.txt
    if there are a lot of files and just post foldercontents.txt from your home directory
    There is no place like 127.0.0.1.

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