OS 10.4 - Locked Files

crg23 · crg23 #1 (**permalink**)

10-01-2005, 03:38 PM

Hey,

Im trying to delete Windows Media Player for the sole reason that it sucks. It also sucks so much that it wont let me. I just put all the junk in the trash can and when I try to delete it says it "Operation cannot be completed because "_____" is locked. I traced these files down, but it doesnt say that they are locked. They are packaged inside this archive.

Thanks if youve got any tips

baggss · baggss #2 (**permalink**)

10-01-2005, 04:30 PM

Try selecting "Secure Empty Trash" from the Finder Menu. That often works for me. If that doesn't work, find the app or archive in question, do a get info (Apple + I) and see if there is a check in the box marked "Lock".

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crg23 #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 11, 2005 Location: Portland, Oregon. Posts: 127 Mac Specs: 12" PB G4	10-01-2005, 03:38 PM Hey, Im trying to delete Windows Media Player for the sole reason that it sucks. It also sucks so much that it wont let me. I just put all the junk in the trash can and when I try to delete it says it "Operation cannot be completed because "_____" is locked. I traced these files down, but it doesnt say that they are locked. They are packaged inside this archive. Thanks if youve got any tips
	QUOTE Thanks

baggss #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 10, 2004 Location: Margaritaville Posts: 10,306 Mac Specs: 27" 3.4 Ghz i7 iMac-13" C2D Macbook-OSX 18.8.2-64Gb iPad 2-32 Gb iPhone 5-ATV 2-14Tb of Storage	10-01-2005, 04:30 PM Try selecting "Secure Empty Trash" from the Finder Menu. That often works for me. If that doesn't work, find the app or archive in question, do a get info (Apple + I) and see if there is a check in the box marked "Lock".
	QUOTE Thanks

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