Directory locked/ set to Read only

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hey when i install and try to run softwares like Auto cad , it shows Directory is locked by another process or set to Read only. Showing
Directory:'/users/system name/
Please help me get out of this. Screen Shot 2014-06-03 at 4.02.45 PM.png
 
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Right click the directory in question > Get Info > make sure the Locked checkbox is unchecked.
 
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Could you please elaborate

Right click the directory in question > Get Info > make sure the Locked checkbox is unchecked.

Hey, i didn't get you"Right click the directory in question ".I even tried unmarking locked box in Users>>system>> get info. but its not changeable.
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From the looks of the picture, you want to make sure that /Users/karthikeyudu isn't locked.
 

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