Delete Locked Files RND4000-100NAS

Question

I would like to delete a folder that contains over 700 locked files. I have been deleting one at a time by Get Info, unlocking, then trashing which deletes it. Is there a way I can delete the whole folder? The error message reads: The operation can't be completed because you don't have permission to access some of the items." I'm running the ReadyNAS on a iMac OS 10.11.2.

Thanks,

Bruce

StephenB · Answer

If the "folder" is a share, then delete the share from the web UI.
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If the folder is in a share, then if you are using "user security mode", then go to the advanced options screen for the share and reset the permissions. &nbsp;The settings below will work:
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Click "apply" on the bottom right when done. &nbsp;The "set ownership" box will immediated become unchecked. &nbsp;After a while there should be a pop-up telling you that the operation is complete. &nbsp;Then you should be able to deleted the files.

brucecowen · Answer

The folder is not a share. &nbsp;Here what my screen looks like. &nbsp;Thanks, &nbsp;Bruce

JennC · Answer

Hello brucecowen,

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The main folders of the NAS are called shares, those are the ones listed in the share listing of the admin page.&nbsp;

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If you are referring to a subfolder ( a folder inside a ReadyNAS share), you should be able to delete the whole folder when you map the share where it is located.

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Regards,&nbsp;

StephenB · Answer

brucecowen wrote:
The folder is not a share. &nbsp;Here what my screen looks like. &nbsp;Thanks, &nbsp;Bruce
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If you click on the "AFP" icon next to the share the folder is in, do you see the "advanced options" tab? &nbsp;If so, select it, and see if you see something like my screenshot.
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Also, look on the security-&gt;security mode screen, and see if you are using "user mode" security or "share mode" security.