OS 10.3 - Problem deleting locked file

jayluna · jayluna #1 (**permalink**)

08-06-2006, 10:16 PM

Heres the problem. I pulled a folder, that i had created, off the mp3 player unaware that this folder somehow became locked. I tried deleting it and it wouldn't because it was locked. I did a search through the forums, and with little luck came up on a few past post with the similar problem. Unfortunately going through the folder get info option and unchecking the lock file option wasn't possible. I tried my second option; giving myself read & write permissions, i already had them. :mad: I really want this file off my desktop and into my trash so i can delete it.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,

trpnmonkey41 · trpnmonkey41 #2 (**permalink**)

08-06-2006, 10:20 PM

Open up terminal

cd Desktop - Then hit enter
rm filename.mp3 - then hit enter

if that doesn't do it put

sudo rm filename.mp3 -then hit enter
it will ask for your admin password

jayluna · jayluna #3 (**permalink**)

08-06-2006, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trpnmonkey41

Open up terminal

cd Desktop - Then hit enter
rm filename.mp3 - then hit enter

if that doesn't do it put

sudo rm filename.mp3 -then hit enter
it will ask for your admin password

thanks man, i appreciate it but its not an mp3 file. i ment to say its a folder

coach_z · coach_z #4 (**permalink**)

08-07-2006, 07:50 AM

press shift+command+option+delete
-chris

jayluna · jayluna #5 (**permalink**)

08-07-2006, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coach_z

press shift+command+option+delete
-chris

Tried, nothing. thanks though.

i appreciate it.

trpnmonkey41 · trpnmonkey41 #6 (**permalink**)

08-07-2006, 11:55 AM

Type
sudo rm -r
like i have there, then drag the folder into the terminal window, it will fill out the path information
hit enter, put in your admin password and hit enter

rman · rman #7 (**permalink**)

08-07-2006, 02:33 PM

I believe that option empty trash will remove the locked file/folder.

Zimkiwi · Zimkiwi #8 (**permalink**)

03-28-2012, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rman

I believe that option empty trash will remove the locked file/folder.

I had the same issue and tried everything with no luck. Finally I found the solution here on Mac-Forums. whats missing though is that once you enter the terminal tip sudo rm filename and the press enter. enter your admin password (the letters will not appear) and press enter. Then you get a prompt asking you a question (can't remember what it all says) anyway type the word yes and press enter. The file should be deleted.
It worked for me so hope it helps

jayluna #1 (permalink)
Member Since: May 14, 2005 Location: Ontario, CA Posts: 51 Mac Specs: MB Pro, 2.66 GHz Intel Core, Mac OS X Lion NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT 512 MB 8GB 1067 MHz DDR3 2 Duo,	08-06-2006, 10:16 PM Heres the problem. I pulled a folder, that i had created, off the mp3 player unaware that this folder somehow became locked. I tried deleting it and it wouldn't because it was locked. I did a search through the forums, and with little luck came up on a few past post with the similar problem. Unfortunately going through the folder get info option and unchecking the lock file option wasn't possible. I tried my second option; giving myself read & write permissions, i already had them. :mad: I really want this file off my desktop and into my trash so i can delete it. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, MacBook Pro Early 2009 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo 8 GB 1067 MHz DDR3 Mac OS X Lion 10.7.3 Last edited by jayluna; 08-06-2006 at 10:23 PM.
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trpnmonkey41 #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 22, 2003 Location: Hamilton College Posts: 7,003 Mac Specs: 20" iMac C2D 2.16ghz, 13" MacBook 2.0ghz, 60gb iPod vid, 1gb nano	08-06-2006, 10:20 PM Open up terminal cd Desktop - Then hit enter rm filename.mp3 - then hit enter if that doesn't do it put sudo rm filename.mp3 -then hit enter it will ask for your admin password Don't forget to use the new User Reputation System
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coach_z #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 23, 2004 Location: North NJ Posts: 3,169 Mac Specs: i dont have no mac's	08-07-2006, 07:50 AM press shift+command+option+delete -chris MoTM honor roll... when? i dont remember
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trpnmonkey41 #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 22, 2003 Location: Hamilton College Posts: 7,003 Mac Specs: 20" iMac C2D 2.16ghz, 13" MacBook 2.0ghz, 60gb iPod vid, 1gb nano	08-07-2006, 11:55 AM Type sudo rm -r like i have there, then drag the folder into the terminal window, it will fill out the path information hit enter, put in your admin password and hit enter Don't forget to use the new User Reputation System
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rman #7 (permalink)
Inactive Staff Member Since: Dec 24, 2002 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 12,591 Mac Specs: 2 x 3.0GHz Quad-Core, 6GB OS X 10.6.8 \| 15in MacBook Pro 2.2GHz OS X 10.6.8 \| 64GB iPad 2 WiFi	08-07-2006, 02:33 PM I believe that option empty trash will remove the locked file/folder. Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, It's about learning to dance in the rain!
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