folder unreadable

[scotch_neat]

I've tried updating from 8 to 10 using updater and it failed. I'm currently running off a LIVE CD and want to back up my files to do a re-install.

My problem is that some of my folders are showing as "unreadable", that I am "not the owner" and I cannot seem to change the permissions for them.

I also cannot seem to copy them to back them up. Have I lost these folders? Is there any way to retrieve them?

Please help.

Thanks very much.
Stephen

[cariboo]

If you need to access directories you aren't the owner of, sudo is your friend.

This really isn't a security question, moved to Installation & Upgrades.

[scotch_neat]

If you need to access directories you aren't the owner of, sudo is your friend.

This really isn't a security question, moved to Installation & Upgrades.

I don't know sudo well. Could you provide more information, please?

[jerenept]

ALT+F2 and type
gksudo nautilus /path/to/directory/

[scotch_neat]

ALT+F2 and type
gksudo nautilus /path/to/directory/

Terrific! Thank you. Now if I could just get my other thread answered. :D

[scotch_neat]

Terrific! Thank you. Now if I could just get my other thread answered. :D

Rats! I thought that was it. I was able to see the files but could not move or copy them for back up.

Any suggestions???

Thanks again.
Stephen