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buser2
Jun 16, 2010Aspirant
Can't delete file
Hi guys, Ok so i got this file i am trying to delete but everytime i try to drag it to the trash i get this error: "The operation can’t be completed because you don’t have permission to access ...
sphardy1
Jun 18, 2010Apprentice
The command you need to enter in Terminal is "rm <filename>"
- 'rm' means 'remove' (ie delete)
- Filename is the specific path and filename of the file you want to delete
Easiest way to do this is as follows
The reason for doing this is to delete the file without using Finder - there is a strong possibility that the issue you are seeing is actually a Finder issue. If we can delete the file without finder, this will confirm that is the case; else give more info to help diagnose the issue. So please post the results either way
Also could you post how you use your NAS: Are you the only user? Do you log in as guest, admin or another user? Are you using AFP or CIFS. The more info the better
- 'rm' means 'remove' (ie delete)
- Filename is the specific path and filename of the file you want to delete
Easiest way to do this is as follows
- Open Terminal (You should find it in Applications/Utilities)
- In the new window type "rm " - (Don't type the quote marks, just the letter 'r' followed by 'm' and a space after the letter 'm')
- Drag the problem file from finder to the terminal window (You should see that additional text is added after the "rm "command - that is the location & name of the file and dragging this to terminal saves typing that info and getting it wrong)
- Press enter
The reason for doing this is to delete the file without using Finder - there is a strong possibility that the issue you are seeing is actually a Finder issue. If we can delete the file without finder, this will confirm that is the case; else give more info to help diagnose the issue. So please post the results either way
Also could you post how you use your NAS: Are you the only user? Do you log in as guest, admin or another user? Are you using AFP or CIFS. The more info the better
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