insufficient permission to access file

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I am trying to overwrite an file with another and i get the message insufficient permission to access file. why can't I under "get info" I have the read and write allowed for everyone
 
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How about supplying us with some more information? Folks who read these forums are very helpful but no one can help with a problem if they don't know the specifics.

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Agreed with chscag. Where did you get this file? Did you create it? What type of file is it? What directory is it stored in?
 

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