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I am trying to delete about 5 GB of files from my Time Capsule but can't do so. Every time I move the folder to the trash it tells me I do not have sufficient permissions.
Initially I thought this was because the files are copies of files that came from the wife's old Windows box but I am having the same issue with an audio file that was never on the PC. It is also not strictly a Time Capsule issue - the same files on an eternal drive are causing the same problem.
Can't seem to change file permissions from the Get Info window. Also can't add myself as a user to the list. No matter what I enter Finder says it is an invalid name. Current file permissions are as follows: Listed Users are Unknown, Staff, and Everyone. Permissions are read / write for everyone.
Have tried deleting as root and get the same behavior. None of the listed users for these files are admin users I've created and none of my admin users is in the list.
Have not tried Terminal due to my epic aversion to that program.
Initially I thought this was because the files are copies of files that came from the wife's old Windows box but I am having the same issue with an audio file that was never on the PC. It is also not strictly a Time Capsule issue - the same files on an eternal drive are causing the same problem.
Can't seem to change file permissions from the Get Info window. Also can't add myself as a user to the list. No matter what I enter Finder says it is an invalid name. Current file permissions are as follows: Listed Users are Unknown, Staff, and Everyone. Permissions are read / write for everyone.
Have tried deleting as root and get the same behavior. None of the listed users for these files are admin users I've created and none of my admin users is in the list.
Have not tried Terminal due to my epic aversion to that program.